Fragrance comparison

Neroli vs Burberry Men

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 3,298 ratings analysed

Neroli

L'Erbolario

3.79150 votes

Rank #14,542 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Burberry Men

Burberry · 1995

4.063,148 votes

Rank #1,299 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Burberry Men takes 5 of 7 categories.

Neroli
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Burberry Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Neroli2/7

Burberry Men5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NeroliL'Erbolario

Burberry MenBurberry

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 150 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 41%

4.06/ 5 · 3,148 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerBurberry MenRating 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

31%Love

53%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

3,148 votes

Category winnerBurberry MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBurberry Men

SillageBurberry Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value70

Category winnerNeroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

white floral77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

fresh42%

aromatic100%

woody86%

fresh spicy85%

green63%

powdery61%

lavender56%

Scent match44%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

MintLavenderBergamotThymeTest NoteTest Note 3

Heart

CedarSandalwoodGeraniumJasmineOakmossTest Note 2

Base

MuskVanillaAmberFinal Test Note

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Thyme 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter64

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNeroliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex62

Women35

Men94

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,542

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#1,299

PerfumerCreations Aromatiques, Michel Almairac

Launched1995

Reviews206

Category winnerBurberry MenHigher 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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Burberry Men opens with a brisk snap of spearmint, sharp bergamot, and herbal thyme that quickly folds into clean French lavender. Created by perfumer Michel Almairac alongside Creations Aromatiques in 1995, this woody aromatic staple balances cool greenery with quiet warmth. As the initial freshness settles, the hear…

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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 Burberry Men?

Burberry Men takes 5 of 7 categories. Neroli is rated 3.79/5 from 150 votes; Burberry Men is rated 4.06/5 from 3,148 votes. Choose Neroli for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Burberry Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Neroli or Burberry Men?

Burberry Men lasts longest (Burberry Men 61/100, Neroli 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neroli or Burberry Men?

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

Do Neroli and Burberry Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Thyme and Jasmine.

Is Neroli or Burberry Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Neroli is the stronger pick. For winter, Burberry Men is the stronger pick. Neroli suits daytime wear; Burberry Men suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neroli and Burberry Men?

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. Burberry Men has top notes of Mint, Lavender, Bergamot and Thyme, heart notes of Cedar, Sandalwood, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Amber and Final Test Note.