Fragrance comparison

Neroli vs Brumaire Woods

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 163 ratings analysed

Neroli

L'Erbolario

3.79150 votes

Rank #14,542 CitrusAromatic

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54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Brumaire Woods

Wit & West

4.4613 votes

Rank #19,908 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Brumaire Woods takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Neroli2/5

Brumaire Woods3/5

Ratings & consensus: Brumaire Woods
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Brumaire Woods
Sillage & projection: Brumaire Woods
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

Brumaire WoodsWit & West

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 150 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 41%

4.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 48%Had 3%Want 48%

Category winnerBrumaire WoodsRating 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

77%Love

8%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityBrumaire Woods

SillageBrumaire Woods

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value72

Category winnerNeroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

white floral77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

fresh42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

green77%

lavender65%

mossy53%

white floral42%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMintThymeOrange

Heart

NeroliBitter Orange BlossomJasmine

Base

MuskSandalwood

Top

MintThymeLavender

Heart

NeroliJasmine

Base

OakmossTobacco

InformationalShared notesMint, Thyme, Neroli and Jasmine. 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

Summer33

Fall83

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex62

Women35

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,542

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#19,908

PerfumerWhitney Swales

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Brumaire Woods by Wit and West offers a bracing, botanical experience inspired by the Pacific Northwest. It pairs aromatic mint and thyme with earthy oakmoss and smoky tobacco. This unisex composition creates a cooling yet grounded atmosphere, making it a distinct choice for those who prefer raw, herbal scents over tr…

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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 Brumaire Woods?

Brumaire Woods takes 3 of 5 categories. Neroli is rated 3.79/5 from 150 votes; Brumaire Woods is rated 4.46/5 from 13 votes. Choose Neroli for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Brumaire Woods for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Neroli or Brumaire Woods?

Brumaire Woods lasts longest (Brumaire Woods 67/100, Neroli 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neroli or Brumaire Woods?

Brumaire Woods projects furthest (Brumaire Woods 53/100, Neroli 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neroli and Brumaire Woods smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Thyme, Neroli and Jasmine.

Is Neroli or Brumaire Woods better for summer or winter?

Neroli suits daytime wear; Brumaire Woods suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neroli and Brumaire Woods?

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. Brumaire Woods has top notes of Mint, Thyme and Lavender, heart notes of Neroli and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss and Tobacco.