Fragrance comparison

Neroli vs Valiant

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 920 ratings analysed

Neroli

Granado

4.27116 votes

Rank #26,557 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Valiant

Boadicea the Victorious

4.26804 votes

Rank #847 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Valiant takes 5 of 7 categories.

Neroli
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.
Valiant
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Neroli2/7

Valiant5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NeroliGranado

ValiantBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 116 votes

Have 57%Had 4%Want 38%

4.26/ 5 · 804 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerValiantRating 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

58%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

639 votes

Category winnerNeroliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityValiant

SillageValiant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value24

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 floral92%

woody84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match42%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

Ylang-YlangMandarin OrangePetitgrainOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

Orange BlossomOrrisCherry BlossomNeroliIndian Jasmine

Base

VanillaTonka BeanAmberSandalowoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Grapefruit, 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–

Spring100

Summer87

Fall0

Winter63

Day–

Night–

Category winnerValiantMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex87

Women9

Men13

Unisex55

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,557

PerfumerVéronique Nyberg

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#847

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews128

Category winnerValiantHigher 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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Valiant opens with a bright flash of mandarin orange, petitgrain, and bitter grapefruit before yielding to dense ylang-ylang and creamy orange blossom. As the sharp citrus settles, powdery orris root and sweet cherry blossom create a heavy floral heart reminiscent of classic vintage formulas. The base relies on warm a…

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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 Valiant?

Valiant takes 5 of 7 categories. Neroli is rated 4.27/5 from 116 votes; Valiant is rated 4.26/5 from 804 votes. Choose Neroli for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer. Choose Valiant for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Neroli or Valiant?

Valiant lasts longest (Valiant 83/100, Neroli 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neroli or Valiant?

Valiant projects furthest (Valiant 72/100, Neroli 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neroli and Valiant smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Grapefruit, Neroli and Orange Blossom.

Is Neroli or Valiant better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Neroli and Valiant?

Neroli has top notes of Petitgrain, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Valiant has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange, Petitgrain and Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Orris, Cherry Blossom and Neroli, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber and Sandalowood.