Fragrance comparison

Neroli vs Fiero

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2,302 ratings analysed

Neroli

L'Erbolario

3.79150 votes

Rank #14,542 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Fiero

Xerjoff

4.082,152 votes

Rank #411 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fiero 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.
Fiero
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Neroli2/7

Fiero5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NeroliL'Erbolario

FieroXerjoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 150 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 41%

4.08/ 5 · 2,152 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerFieroRating 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

48%Love

34%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,450 votes

Category winnerFieroMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityFiero

SillageFiero

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value49

Category winnerNeroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

white floral77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

fresh42%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

green30%

Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic 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

Amalfi LemonLemongrassBergamotBlood Orange

Heart

MintNeroliTarragonThyme

Base

VetiverPatchouliSandalwoodNutmegCoumarin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Thyme 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNeroliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex62

Women35

Men81

Unisex17

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,542

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#411

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews428

Category winnerFieroHigher 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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Xerjoff Fiero takes the traditional Italian citrus cologne and sharpens every edge. It launches with a bright spray of Amalfi lemon, lemongrass, and blood orange before steering into a dense heart of mint, tarragon, and thyme. This is not a soft ocean splash. It is a bold, green barbershop composition built for hot we…

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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 Fiero?

Fiero takes 5 of 7 categories. Neroli is rated 3.79/5 from 150 votes; Fiero is rated 4.08/5 from 2,152 votes. Choose Neroli for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Fiero for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Neroli or Fiero?

Fiero lasts longest (Fiero 76/100, Neroli 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neroli or Fiero?

Fiero projects furthest (Fiero 68/100, Neroli 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neroli and Fiero smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Thyme and Neroli.

Is Neroli or Fiero better for summer or winter?

For summer, Neroli is the stronger pick. For winter, Fiero is the stronger pick. Neroli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neroli and Fiero?

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. Fiero has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Lemongrass, Bergamot and Blood Orange, heart notes of Mint, Neroli, Tarragon and Thyme, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Nutmeg.