Fragrance comparison

Neroli vs NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 208 ratings analysed

Neroli

L'Erbolario

3.79150 votes

Rank #14,542 CitrusAromatic

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68%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood

Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

4.0558 votes

Rank #23,819 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood takes 4 of 7 categories.

Neroli
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Neroli3/7

NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood4/7

Ratings & consensus: NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood
Community sentiment: NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood
Longevity: NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood
Sillage & projection: NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood
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

NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal WoodRosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 150 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 41%

4.05/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 21%Had 8%Want 71%

Category winnerNO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal WoodRating 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

41%Love

34%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerNO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal WoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityNO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood

SillageNO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value36

Category winnerNeroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

white floral77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

fresh42%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

white floral60%

woody50%

Scent match68%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

Calabrian bergamotGreen MandarinLime peelRosemaryThymeSageLavender

Heart

Green TeaBergamotNeroliJasmineBitter Orange BlossomCardamomLily-of-the-ValleyGreen Bell Pepper

Base

SandalwoodWhite MuskIris

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Thyme, Neroli and Bitter Orange Blossom. 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

Spring79

Summer100

Fall21

Winter11

Day100

Night19

Category winnerNeroliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex62

Women35

Men18

Unisex64

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,542

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#23,819

PerfumerRosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Rosendo Mateu NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot, lime peel, and crushed rosemary. As the crisp citrus softens, green tea leaves merge with clean neroli and subtle green bell pepper in the heart. The base settles into smooth sandalwood and light white musk, creating a…

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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 NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood?

NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood takes 4 of 7 categories. Neroli is rated 3.79/5 from 150 votes; NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood is rated 4.05/5 from 58 votes. Choose Neroli for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Neroli or NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood?

NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood lasts longest (NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood 64/100, Neroli 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neroli or NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood?

NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood projects furthest (NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood 59/100, Neroli 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neroli and NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Thyme, Neroli and Bitter Orange Blossom.

Is Neroli or NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood better for summer or winter?

For summer, Neroli is the stronger pick. For winter, NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood is the stronger pick. Neroli suits daytime wear; NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neroli and NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood?

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. NO 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaves, Sandal Wood has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Green Mandarin, Lime peel and Rosemary, heart notes of Green Tea, Bergamot, Neroli and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk and Iris.