Fragrance comparison

Neroli vs Bergamot Neroli Cologne

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 162 ratings analysed

3 wins

Neroli

L'Erbolario

3.79150 votes

Rank #14,542 CitrusAromatic

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57%scent match

Closely related

Bergamot Neroli Cologne

The Art Of Shaving

4.3312 votes

Rank #33,603 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Neroli takes 3 of 5 categories.

Neroli
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bergamot Neroli Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Neroli3/5

Bergamot Neroli Cologne2/5

Ratings & consensus: Bergamot Neroli Cologne
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Neroli
Sillage & projection: Bergamot Neroli Cologne
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

NeroliL'Erbolario

Bergamot Neroli CologneThe Art Of Shaving

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 150 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 41%

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 30%Had 11%Want 60%

Category winnerBergamot Neroli CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

61%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

150 votes

67%Love

17%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityNeroli

SillageBergamot Neroli Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNeroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

white floral77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

fresh42%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

white floral65%

green56%

Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMintThymeOrange

Heart

NeroliBitter Orange BlossomJasmine

Base

MuskSandalwood

Notes

BergamotNeroliGuaiac WoodClary SageCypressCedarJasmine SambacCardamomMandarin OrangeGeraniumMateOrris Root

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot 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

Spring98

Summer100

Fall17

Winter9

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter17

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex62

Women35

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,542

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#33,603

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNeroliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Erbolario Neroli opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, green mint, and herbal thyme alongside sweet orange juice. The top notes settle rapidly into bitter orange blossom and lush neroli petals, giving the scent a soapy, laundry-fresh character. White jasmine adds a soft floral body while sandalwood and clean musk cr…

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A citrus aromatic built around bergamot and neroli, this opens bright, green, and slightly herbal before settling into a cleaner woody barbershop style base. The overall feel is polished and groomed rather than playful. It may suit someone who wants a fresh, masculine cologne with a classic shaving-room edge, especial…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Neroli or Bergamot Neroli Cologne?

Neroli takes 3 of 5 categories. Neroli is rated 3.79/5 from 150 votes; Bergamot Neroli Cologne is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes. Choose Neroli for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bergamot Neroli Cologne for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Neroli or Bergamot Neroli Cologne?

Neroli lasts longest (Neroli 48/100, Bergamot Neroli Cologne 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neroli or Bergamot Neroli Cologne?

Bergamot Neroli Cologne projects furthest (Bergamot Neroli Cologne 78/100, Neroli 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neroli and Bergamot Neroli Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot and Neroli.

Is Neroli or Bergamot Neroli Cologne better for summer or winter?

Neroli suits daytime wear; Bergamot Neroli Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neroli and Bergamot Neroli Cologne?

Neroli has top notes of Bergamot, Mint, Thyme and Orange, heart notes of Neroli, Bitter Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Bergamot Neroli Cologne features Bergamot, Neroli, Guaiac Wood, Clary Sage and Cypress.