Fragrance comparison

Neroli 36 vs Zanzibar

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,282 ratings analysed

Neroli 36

Le Labo

3.691,108 votes

Rank #5,550 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Zanzibar

Mahogany

3.90174 votes

Rank #11,628 AromaticWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zanzibar takes 5 of 7 categories.

Neroli 36
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Zanzibar
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Neroli 362/7

Zanzibar5/7

Ratings & consensus: Zanzibar
Community sentiment: Zanzibar
Longevity: Zanzibar
Sillage & projection: Zanzibar
Value for money: Zanzibar
Versatility: Neroli 36
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Neroli 36

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Neroli 36Le Labo

ZanzibarMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 1,108 votes

Have 40%Had 16%Want 44%

3.90/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerZanzibarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

38%Like

15%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

1,108 votes

37%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

174 votes

Category winnerZanzibarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityZanzibar

SillageZanzibar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value67

Category winnerZanzibarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

aldehydic84%

musky77%

sweet69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

white floral92%

floral84%

aldehydic77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and aldehydic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

Orange BlossomAldehydesMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasmineRose

Base3 to 4 hours

MuskVanillaTonka Bean

Top

AldehydesPetitgrainMandarin OrangeFreesiaBasil

Heart

CarnationMarigoldRoseOrange BlossomJasmineCorianderLily

Base

SandalwoodMuskTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Neroli 36, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall29

Winter11

Day100

Night20

Spring64

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNeroli 36Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex39

Women57

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,550

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews138

Overall rank#11,628

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerNeroli 36Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Neroli 36 by Le Labo is a clean, solar white floral fragrance centered on orange blossom, aldehydic sparkle, and mandarin orange. Rather than presenting a sharp or herbal Mediterranean citrus cologne, it opens with bright aldehydes and sweet mandarin before settling into a soft floral heart of jasmine and rose. The ba…

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Zanzibar by Mahogany is a vintage-style floral fragrance for women that relies heavily on aldehydes and a classic white floral blend. It opens with sharp, green citrus notes before settling into a powdery, carnation-heavy heart on a base of warm sandalwood and vanilla. It is a nostalgic scent best worn in crisp autumn…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Neroli 36 or Zanzibar?

Zanzibar takes 5 of 7 categories. Neroli 36 is rated 3.69/5 from 1,108 votes; Zanzibar is rated 3.90/5 from 174 votes. Choose Neroli 36 for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Zanzibar for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Neroli 36 or Zanzibar?

Zanzibar lasts longest (Zanzibar 69/100, Neroli 36 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neroli 36 or Zanzibar?

Zanzibar projects furthest (Zanzibar 63/100, Neroli 36 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neroli 36 and Zanzibar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.

Is Neroli 36 or Zanzibar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Neroli 36 is the stronger pick. For winter, Zanzibar is the stronger pick. Neroli 36 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neroli 36 and Zanzibar?

Neroli 36 has top notes of Orange Blossom, Aldehydes and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Zanzibar has top notes of Aldehydes, Petitgrain, Mandarin Orange and Freesia, heart notes of Carnation, Marigold, Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.