Fragrance comparison

Neroli vs Anyway

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 1,726 ratings analysed

Neroli

FUMparFUM

3.333 votes

Rank #63,442 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Anyway

Juliette Has A Gun

3.521,723 votes

Rank #5,418 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Neroli
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Anyway
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Neroli2/4

Anyway2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NeroliFUMparFUM

AnywayJuliette Has A Gun

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 14%Had 29%Want 57%

3.52/ 5 · 1,723 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

21%Love

48%Like

11%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

1,487 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityNeroli

SillageAnyway

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value45

Category winnerNeroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

musky84%

floral77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

musky92%

amber84%

white floral77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, amber and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

White GrapefruitNeroliHedioneWhite AmberMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LimeNeroli

Heart

Jasmine

Base

AmbroxanMuskWoody NotesHedione

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Hedione and Musk. Durations are only published for Neroli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 16%Party 8%

Men4

Unisex46

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,442

PerfumerAistis Mickevičius

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,418

PerfumerRomano Ricci

Launched—

Reviews189

Category winnerAnywayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Neroli by FUMparFUM delivers an immediate rush of bright summer sunlight right out of the nozzle. Tart white grapefruit bursts open with an authentic bitter rind bite, cutting cleanly through morning humidity. Crisp green neroli blossoms follow right behind, smelling like dew-soaked orange groves rather than sweet can…

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Anyway by Juliette Has A Gun offers a clean, minimalist experience centered on lime, neroli, and modern musky molecules. Launched in 2013, this unisex scent leans into a transparent, bright profile that feels quiet and personal. It serves as a subtle choice for those who prefer fragrances that hug the skin without pro…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Neroli or Anyway?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Neroli is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Anyway is rated 3.52/5 from 1,723 votes. Choose Neroli for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Anyway for a citrus and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Neroli or Anyway?

Neroli lasts longest (Neroli 70/100, Anyway 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neroli or Anyway?

Projection is very close: Anyway 51/100, Neroli 50/100 for sillage.

Do Neroli and Anyway smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and musky accords. Common notes include Neroli, Hedione and Musk.

Is Neroli or Anyway better for summer or winter?

Neroli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neroli and Anyway?

Neroli features White Grapefruit, Neroli, Hedione, White Amber and Musk. Anyway has top notes of Lime and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Ambroxan, Musk, Woody Notes and Hedione.