Fragrance comparison

Neroli vs Esparta

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 120 ratings analysed

4 wins

Neroli

Granado

4.27116 votes

Rank #26,371 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Esparta

Thera Cosméticos

2.754 votes

Rank #72,953 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Neroli takes 4 of 4 categories.

Neroli
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.
Esparta
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Neroli4/4

Esparta0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NeroliGranado

EspartaThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 116 votes

Have 57%Had 4%Want 38%

2.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

34%Like

15%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

116 votes

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity35

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityNeroli

SillageNeroli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNeroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral86%

fresh spicy72%

aromatic58%

floral44%

green30%

citrus100%

white floral91%

woody83%

tropical74%

sweet65%

fruity56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PetitgrainGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

NeroliOrange BlossomMagnolia

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmber

Top

MangoNeroliBergamotTangerineGrapefruit

Heart

Orange BlossomViolet

Base

CedarMuskSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Neroli and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall38

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex87

Women9

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,371

PerfumerVéronique Nyberg

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#72,953

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNeroliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Granado Neroli opens with a sharp burst of petitgrain, tart grapefruit, and sunny bergamot. The heart unfolds into a clean blend of orange blossom and magnolia, resting on a quiet base of musk and sandalwood. Built for humid summer afternoons and casual linen shirts, it delivers a crisp, soapy aura that stays close to…

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Esparta by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of tart mango, bitter grapefruit, and sour bergamot. That bright citrus initial spray settles within twenty minutes into soft orange blossom, green neroli, and powdery violet petals. As spring warmth hits your skin, a grounding base of cedar wood, dry amber, and cle…

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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 or Esparta?

Neroli takes 4 of 4 categories. Neroli is rated 4.27/5 from 116 votes; Esparta is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Neroli for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer. Choose Esparta for a citrus and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Neroli or Esparta?

Neroli lasts longest (Neroli 57/100, Esparta 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neroli or Esparta?

Neroli projects furthest (Neroli 50/100, Esparta 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neroli and Esparta smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Neroli and Orange Blossom.

Is Neroli or Esparta better for summer or winter?

Esparta suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neroli and Esparta?

Neroli has top notes of Petitgrain, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Esparta has top notes of Mango, Neroli, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.