Fragrance comparison

Neroli vs Kingdom

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,815 ratings analysed

Neroli

L'Erbolario

3.79150 votes

Rank #14,542 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Kingdom

Alexander McQueen

3.931,665 votes

Rank #2,735 AromaticGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kingdom 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.
Kingdom
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Neroli2/7

Kingdom5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NeroliL'Erbolario

KingdomAlexander McQueen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 150 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 41%

3.93/ 5 · 1,665 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerKingdomRating 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

51%Love

31%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

1,549 votes

Category winnerKingdomMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityKingdom

SillageKingdom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value44

Category winnerNeroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

white floral77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

fresh42%

aromatic100%

green92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

floral69%

musky61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus 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

NeroliBergamotOrangeMintLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

Celery SeedsRhubarbGingerCarnationRoseJasmine

Base

MuskAmberOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Orange 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

Spring35

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNeroliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex62

Women35

Men4

Unisex49

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,542

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#2,735

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerKingdomHigher 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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Kingdom is a bold, green citrus and spicy floral that quickly turns warmer and more animalic on skin. The opening can feel sharp and aromatic (mint, neroli, bright citrus), then the heart gets unusual, with celery seed, rhubarb tang, ginger heat and a vintage-leaning carnation rose floral. The drydown settles into mus…

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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 Kingdom?

Kingdom takes 5 of 7 categories. Neroli is rated 3.79/5 from 150 votes; Kingdom is rated 3.93/5 from 1,665 votes. Choose Neroli for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Kingdom for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Neroli or Kingdom?

Kingdom lasts longest (Kingdom 78/100, Neroli 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neroli or Kingdom?

Kingdom projects furthest (Kingdom 69/100, Neroli 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neroli and Kingdom smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Orange and Neroli.

Is Neroli or Kingdom better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Neroli and Kingdom?

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. Kingdom has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot, Orange and Mint, heart notes of Celery Seeds, Rhubarb, Ginger and Carnation, a base of Musk, Amber and Oakmoss.