Neroli vs Five Squared
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Five Squared takes 4 of 7 categories.
NeroliChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.
Five SquaredChoose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Neroli3/7
Five Squared4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Neroli
- Community sentiment
- Neroli
- Longevity
- Five Squared
- Sillage & projection
- Five Squared
- Value for money
- Neroli
- Versatility
- Five Squared
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Five Squared
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
NeroliGranadoFive SquaredFZOTICWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.27/ 5 · 116 votes
Have 57%Had 4%Want 38%
3.89/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 35%Had 10%Want 55%
Category winnerNeroliRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
34%Like
15%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
116 votes
37%Love
26%Like
30%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate
27 votes
Category winnerNeroliMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFive Squared
SillageFive Squared
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNeroliBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
white floral86%
fresh spicy72%
aromatic58%
floral44%
green30%
citrus100%
amber88%
mossy77%
warm spicy65%
aromatic53%
earthy42%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PetitgrainGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
NeroliOrange BlossomMagnolia
Base
MuskSandalwoodAmber
Notes
Blood MandarinGrapefruitOakmossSpicesIncenseOrange BlossomRosemaryPetitgrainAmberTonka BeanNeroli
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Grapefruit, Neroli and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Five Squared, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring92
Summer100
Fall38
Winter17
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall70
Winter10
Day100
Night40
Category winnerFive SquaredMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,557
PerfumerVéronique Nyberg
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#23,996
PerfumerBruno Fazzolari
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerFive SquaredHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGranado 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…
Reviews →Five Squared by FZOTIC completely flips the script on traditional citrus colognes. Most citrus perfume releases evaporate within an hour. This one refuses to leave. Perfumer Bruno Fazzolari built this composition around a dense, golden core of orange blossom, sharp blood mandarin, and earthy oakmoss. The opening deliv…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Neroli or Five Squared?
Five Squared takes 4 of 7 categories. Neroli is rated 4.27/5 from 116 votes; Five Squared is rated 3.89/5 from 27 votes. Choose Neroli for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer. Choose Five Squared for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Neroli or Five Squared?
Five Squared lasts longest (Five Squared 67/100, Neroli 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Neroli or Five Squared?
Projection is very close: Five Squared 52/100, Neroli 50/100 for sillage.
Do Neroli and Five Squared smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Grapefruit, Neroli and Orange Blossom.
Is Neroli or Five Squared better for summer or winter?
For summer, Neroli is the stronger pick. For winter, Neroli is the stronger pick. Five Squared suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Neroli and Five Squared?
Neroli has top notes of Petitgrain, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Five Squared features Blood Mandarin, Grapefruit, Oakmoss, Spices and Incense.
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