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Neroli vs Simmer Dim

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

Updated 16 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Simmer Dim takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Neroli

    Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Simmer Dim

    Choose it for a musky and beeswax character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Neroli0/4
Simmer Dim4/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Simmer Dim
Sillage & projection
Simmer Dim
Value for money
Simmer Dim
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Simmer Dim

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
NeroliFUMparFUM
Simmer DimScent Trunk
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 14%Had 29%Want 57%
4.00/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 25%Had 1%Want 74%
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

31%Love
54%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate58
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevitySimmer Dim

SillageSimmer Dim

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value70
Category winnerSimmer DimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
amber92%
musky84%
floral77%
fresh69%
powdery61%
musky100%
beeswax92%
animalic84%
powdery77%
honey69%
floral61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both musky, floral and powdery

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

Notes
MuskBeeswaxNeroliHedioneMilkAmbergrisDry WoodOzonic notes

No top / heart / base split published

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
Spring75
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
Casual 40%Work 36%Date 16%Party 8%
Men33
Unisex50
Women17
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,442

PerfumerAistis Mickevičius

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,792

PerfumerClara Weale

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSimmer DimHigher 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…

Reviews →

Simmer Dim by Scent Trunk is a curious, modern unisex fragrance that leans heavily into musky and animalic accords. It aims to capture the ephemeral light of a Scottish summer night. The composition features unusual notes like milk and beeswax, offering an easygoing scent profile that feels approachable for casual, ev…

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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 Simmer Dim?

Simmer Dim takes 4 of 4 categories. Neroli is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Simmer Dim is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose Neroli for a citrus and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Simmer Dim for a musky and beeswax character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Neroli or Simmer Dim?

Simmer Dim lasts longest (Simmer Dim 76/100, Neroli 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neroli or Simmer Dim?

Simmer Dim projects furthest (Simmer Dim 70/100, Neroli 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neroli and Simmer Dim smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Neroli, Hedione and Musk.

Is Neroli or Simmer Dim better for summer or winter?

Neroli suits daytime wear; Simmer Dim suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neroli and Simmer Dim?

Neroli features White Grapefruit, Neroli, Hedione, White Amber and Musk. Simmer Dim features Musk, Beeswax, Neroli, Hedione and Milk.

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