Neroli vs Smooth Amber
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Smooth Amber takes 3 of 3 categories.
NeroliChoose it for a white floral and amber character.
Smooth AmberChoose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Neroli0/3
Smooth Amber3/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Smooth Amber
- Sillage & projection
- Smooth Amber
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Smooth Amber
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
NeroliAllen ShawSmooth AmberBath & Body WorksWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
4.22/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 73%Had 12%Want 16%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
33%Love
56%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySmooth Amber
SillageSmooth Amber
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
amber92%
citrus84%
animalic77%
soft spicy69%
woody61%
amber100%
animalic83%
citrus65%
white floral48%
powdery30%
Scent match60%Closely related · both amber, animalic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
NeroliTuberoseLicoriceAmbergrisCedarVanillaAmberRose
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
AmberNeroli
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesNeroli and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring100
Summer50
Fall92
Winter83
Day100
Night83
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#43,412
PerfumerShawn Bergin
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#43,201
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSmooth AmberHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNeroli by Allen Shaw is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Neroli was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Shawn Bergin.
Reviews →Smooth Amber by Bath & Body Works opens with a warm, resinous glow that sits close to the skin. This Oriental fragrance for men focuses on a blend of sweet amber, grounded dried woods, and a hint of fresh neroli. It creates a natural, rustic feel, making it a reliable choice for casual, everyday wear throughout the co…
Reviews →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.
Guided comparison
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Neroli or Smooth Amber?
Smooth Amber takes 3 of 3 categories. Neroli is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Smooth Amber is rated 4.22/5 from 18 votes. Choose Neroli for a white floral and amber character. Choose Smooth Amber for a amber and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Neroli or Smooth Amber?
Smooth Amber lasts longest (Smooth Amber 49/100, Neroli 20/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Neroli or Smooth Amber?
Smooth Amber projects furthest (Smooth Amber 47/100, Neroli 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Neroli and Smooth Amber smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, animalic and citrus accords. Common notes include Neroli and Amber.
Is Neroli or Smooth Amber better for summer or winter?
Smooth Amber suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Neroli and Smooth Amber?
Neroli features Neroli, Tuberose, Licorice, Ambergris and Cedar. Smooth Amber features Amber and Neroli.
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