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Neroli vs Orange Blossom

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

Updated 206 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Neroli takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Neroli

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

  • Orange Blossom

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Neroli6/7
Orange Blossom1/7
Ratings & consensus
Neroli
Community sentiment
Neroli
Longevity
Neroli
Sillage & projection
Neroli
Value for money
Neroli
Versatility
Neroli
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Orange Blossom

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
NeroliGranado
Orange BlossomThe 7 Virtues
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.27/ 5 · 116 votes
Have 57%Had 4%Want 38%
3.70/ 5 · 90 votes
Have 37%Had 16%Want 47%
Category winnerNeroliRating 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

18%Love
52%Like
14%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerNeroliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityNeroli

SillageNeroli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value54
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 floral83%
aromatic65%
amber48%
fresh spicy30%
Scent match67%Closely related · both citrus, white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PetitgrainGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
NeroliOrange BlossomMagnolia
Base
MuskSandalwoodAmber
Top
LemonPetitgrainGrapefruitMandarin OrangeBergamotTangerine
Heart
Orange BlossomNeroliJasmineOrris
Base
VetiverLabdanumAmber
InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Neroli. 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–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter14
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNeroliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex87
Women9
Men0
Unisex26
Women74
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,557

PerfumerVéronique Nyberg

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#14,755

PerfumerAngela Stavrevska

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerOrange BlossomHigher 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…

Reviews →

A bright orange blossom scent with a sharp citrus opening, neroli at the centre, and a dry green edge that gives it a cleaner, less sugary feel. It stays airy and easy to wear, especially in warm weather, but some wearers find it lighter and shorter-lived than they want. Best for someone who likes fresh white florals …

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 Orange Blossom?

Neroli takes 6 of 7 categories. Neroli is rated 4.27/5 from 116 votes; Orange Blossom is rated 3.70/5 from 90 votes. Choose Neroli for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer. Choose Orange Blossom for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Neroli or Orange Blossom?

They last about the same: Neroli 57/100, Orange Blossom 56/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Neroli or Orange Blossom?

Projection is very close: Neroli 50/100, Orange Blossom 49/100 for sillage.

Do Neroli and Orange Blossom smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Neroli.

Is Neroli or Orange Blossom better for summer or winter?

For summer, Neroli is the stronger pick. For winter, Neroli is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neroli and Orange Blossom?

Neroli has top notes of Petitgrain, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Orange Blossom has top notes of Lemon, Petitgrain, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Neroli, Jasmine and Orris, a base of Vetiver, Labdanum and Amber.

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