Fragrance comparison

Neroli vs Limonsitano

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 198 ratings analysed

5 wins

Neroli

L'Erbolario

3.79150 votes

Rank #14,542 CitrusAromatic

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57%scent match

Closely related

Limonsitano

Strangers Parfumerie

3.4648 votes

Rank #22,389 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Neroli takes 5 of 7 categories.

Neroli
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Limonsitano
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Neroli5/7

Limonsitano1/7

Ratings & consensus: Neroli
Community sentiment: Neroli
Longevity: Limonsitano
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Neroli
Versatility: Neroli
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

LimonsitanoStrangers Parfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 150 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 41%

3.46/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 18%Had 13%Want 70%

Category winnerNeroliRating 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

8%Love

48%Like

29%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerNeroliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityLimonsitano

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value50

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%

citrus77%

green65%

herbal53%

fresh42%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus 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

Notes

MyrtleLimoncelloBasilTomato LeafGrapefruitCitronDriftwoodMintSeaweedNeroliThymeAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMint, 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

Spring71

Summer100

Fall14

Winter7

Day100

Night10

Category winnerNeroliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex62

Women35

Men13

Unisex81

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,542

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#22,389

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews8

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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Limonsitano opens with a sharp flash of icy limoncello, bitter citron, and tart grapefruit. Within ten minutes, the zesty fruit recedes to let crushed tomato leaf, basil, and aromatic thyme take command of the heart. The base rests quietly on dry driftwood, salty seaweed, and subtle ambrette musk. Built for sweltering…

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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 Limonsitano?

Neroli takes 5 of 7 categories. Neroli is rated 3.79/5 from 150 votes; Limonsitano is rated 3.46/5 from 48 votes. Choose Neroli for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Limonsitano for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Neroli or Limonsitano?

Limonsitano lasts longest (Limonsitano 60/100, Neroli 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neroli or Limonsitano?

Projection is very close: Neroli 50/100, Limonsitano 50/100 for sillage.

Do Neroli and Limonsitano smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Thyme and Neroli.

Is Neroli or Limonsitano better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Neroli and Limonsitano?

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. Limonsitano features Myrtle, Limoncello, Basil, Tomato Leaf and Grapefruit.