Fragrance comparison

Neroli vs Rosendo Mateu Nº 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandalwood

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 619 ratings analysed

Neroli

L'Erbolario

3.79150 votes

Rank #14,542 CitrusAromatic

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67%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Rosendo Mateu Nº 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandalwood

Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

4.15469 votes

Rank #4,342 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rosendo Mateu Nº 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandalwood 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.
Rosendo Mateu Nº 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandalwood
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Neroli2/7

Rosendo Mateu Nº 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandalwood5/7

Ratings & consensus: Rosendo Mateu Nº 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandalwood
Community sentiment: Rosendo Mateu Nº 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandalwood
Longevity: Rosendo Mateu Nº 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandalwood
Sillage & projection: Rosendo Mateu Nº 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandalwood
Value for money: Neroli
Versatility: Neroli
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rosendo Mateu Nº 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandalwood

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NeroliL'Erbolario

Rosendo Mateu Nº 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, SandalwoodRosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 150 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 41%

4.15/ 5 · 469 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerRosendo Mateu Nº 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, SandalwoodRating 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

45%Love

34%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

469 votes

Category winnerRosendo Mateu Nº 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, SandalwoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityRosendo Mateu Nº 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandalwood

SillageRosendo Mateu Nº 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandalwood

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%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and white floral

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 bergamotLimeLavenderGreen MandarinSageRosemaryThyme

Heart

Tea LeafBitter Orange BlossomNeroliJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyGreen Bell PepperCardamom

Base

White MuskSandalwoodIris

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter9

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNeroliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex62

Women35

Men31

Unisex60

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,542

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#4,342

PerfumerRosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerRosendo Mateu Nº 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, SandalwoodHigher 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 Leaf, Sandalwood opens with a tart burst of Calabrian bergamot, lime, and crushed green herbs before settling into a clean tea leaf heart. Smooth white musk and sandalwood anchor the base, giving off a high-end soapy freshness. It fits warm spring mornings, humid summer afternoons, and…

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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 Rosendo Mateu Nº 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandalwood?

Rosendo Mateu Nº 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandalwood takes 5 of 7 categories. Neroli is rated 3.79/5 from 150 votes; Rosendo Mateu Nº 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandalwood is rated 4.15/5 from 469 votes. Choose Neroli for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rosendo Mateu Nº 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandalwood for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Neroli or Rosendo Mateu Nº 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandalwood?

Rosendo Mateu Nº 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandalwood lasts longest (Rosendo Mateu Nº 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandalwood 63/100, Neroli 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neroli or Rosendo Mateu Nº 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandalwood?

Projection is very close: Rosendo Mateu Nº 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandalwood 52/100, Neroli 50/100 for sillage.

Do Neroli and Rosendo Mateu Nº 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandalwood smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Thyme, Neroli and Bitter Orange Blossom.

Is Neroli or Rosendo Mateu Nº 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandalwood better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Neroli and Rosendo Mateu Nº 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandalwood?

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. Rosendo Mateu Nº 1 Bergamot, Tea Leaf, Sandalwood has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Lime, Lavender and Green Mandarin, heart notes of Tea Leaf, Bitter Orange Blossom, Neroli and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood and Iris.