Fragrance comparison

Neroli vs Dirty

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,965 ratings analysed

Neroli

L'Erbolario

3.79150 votes

Rank #14,542 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Dirty

Lush · 2011

3.841,815 votes

Rank #3,219 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dirty takes 4 of 5 categories.

Neroli
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Dirty
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Neroli1/5

Dirty4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NeroliL'Erbolario

DirtyLush

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 150 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 41%

3.84/ 5 · 1,815 votes

Have 71%Had 13%Want 16%

Category winnerDirtyRating 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

40%Love

27%Like

20%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDirty

SillageDirty

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value66

Category winnerNeroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

white floral77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

fresh42%

green100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh77%

anis69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and fresh spicy

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

Peppermint

Heart

Lavender

Base

Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesMint, Thyme, Neroli and Sandalwood. 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

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter75

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex62

Women35

Men23

Unisex62

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,542

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#3,219

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2011

Reviews60

Category winnerDirtyHigher 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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Dirty by Lush is a brisk, mint-led aromatic with a cold peppermint opening, clean lavender through the heart, and a smoother sandalwood base. It wears fresh, herbal, and slightly barbershop-like rather than sweet. This suits shoppers who want sharp freshness with personality. If strong mint can smell medicinal, tooth…

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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 Dirty?

Dirty takes 4 of 5 categories. Neroli is rated 3.79/5 from 150 votes; Dirty is rated 3.84/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Neroli for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Dirty for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Neroli or Dirty?

Dirty lasts longest (Dirty 68/100, Neroli 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neroli or Dirty?

Dirty projects furthest (Dirty 59/100, Neroli 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neroli and Dirty smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Thyme, Neroli and Sandalwood.

Is Neroli or Dirty better for summer or winter?

Neroli suits daytime wear; Dirty suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neroli and Dirty?

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. Dirty has top notes of Peppermint, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Sandalwood.