Fragrance comparison

Neroli vs Samarkand

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 74 ratings analysed

Neroli

Just Jack

3.6473 votes

Rank #18,146 CitrusWhite Floral

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60%scent match

Closely related

Samarkand

URBIS PARFUMS

5.001 votes

Rank #42,151 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Neroli
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Samarkand
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Neroli2/4

Samarkand2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Samarkand
Sillage & projection: Samarkand
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

NeroliJust Jack

SamarkandURBIS PARFUMS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 64%Had 17%Want 19%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 5%Had 11%Want 84%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

36%Like

21%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

73 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevitySamarkand

SillageSamarkand

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNeroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

fresh30%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match60%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

NeroliSicilian LemonBergamotBitter OrangeTangerineLavenderRosemaryMyrtle

Heart

Orange BlossomJasminePitosporum

Base

AmbretteAmberAngelica

Top1 to 2 hours

Bitter OrangeWhite FlowersBergamotGardeniaJasmineNeroliMandarin OrangeLavender

Heart3 to 5 hours

CoconutRosemaryPitosporum

Base6 to 10+ hours

SandalwoodAngelicaCedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Bitter Orange and Lavender. Durations are only published for Samarkand, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex61

Women4

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,146

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#42,151

PerfumerURBIS PARFUMS

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNeroliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Just Jack Neroli delivers a punchy wave of citrus and fresh lavender that settles into a clean, soapy orange blossom. Ideal for hot summer mornings, it offers a budget-friendly route to a crisp, freshly showered feel.

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Samarkand by URBIS PARFUMS is a lush white floral and citrus fragrance anchored by smooth woods and soft resin. The opening bursts with bitter orange, bergamot, and mandarin orange, paired with aromatic lavender and gardenia. As the initial brightness settles, a sweet heart of coconut, pitosporum, and neroli emerges, …

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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 Samarkand?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Neroli is rated 3.64/5 from 73 votes; Samarkand is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Neroli for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Samarkand for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Neroli or Samarkand?

Samarkand lasts longest (Samarkand 80/100, Neroli 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neroli or Samarkand?

Samarkand projects furthest (Samarkand 75/100, Neroli 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neroli and Samarkand smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Bitter Orange and Lavender.

Is Neroli or Samarkand better for summer or winter?

Samarkand suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neroli and Samarkand?

Neroli has top notes of Neroli, Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Pitosporum, a base of Ambrette, Amber and Angelica. Samarkand has top notes of Bitter Orange, White Flowers, Bergamot and Gardenia, heart notes of Coconut, Rosemary and Pitosporum, a base of Sandalwood, Angelica, Cedar and Amber.