Fragrance comparison

Neroli vs Aksoum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 206 ratings analysed

Neroli

Patio

4.002 votes

Rank #62,183 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Aksoum

Reine de Saba

3.99204 votes

Rank #10,376 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aksoum takes 3 of 4 categories.

Neroli
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Aksoum
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Neroli1/4

Aksoum3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NeroliPatio

AksoumReine de Saba

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

3.99/ 5 · 204 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

53%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

186 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAksoum

SillageAksoum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value37

Category winnerNeroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

tuberose69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

citrus83%

woody65%

musky48%

animalic30%

Scent match64%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Orange BlossomNeroliPetitgrain

Heart

Tuberose

Base

SandalwoodVanilla

Top

PetitgrainNeroliBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomEgyptian JasmineTuberose

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Neroli, Petitgrain and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer74

Fall36

Winter14

Day100

Night49

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men12

Unisex34

Women54

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,183

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,376

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerAksoumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patio Neroli opens with a crisp burst of petitgrain and bitter orange blossom, delivering a clean, green citrus profile that immediately commands attention. As the initial sharpness settles, creamy tuberose steps forward to soften the bright neroli core, introducing a lush floral richness that avoids heavy sweetness. …

Reviews →

Aksoum by Reine de Saba is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women and men. Aksoum was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Ropion. Top notes are Petitgrain, Neroli and Bergamot; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Egyptian Jasmine and Tuberose; base notes are Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. It opens…

Reviews →

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Neroli or Aksoum?

Aksoum takes 3 of 4 categories. Neroli is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Aksoum is rated 3.99/5 from 204 votes. Choose Neroli for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Aksoum for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Neroli or Aksoum?

Aksoum lasts longest (Aksoum 56/100, Neroli 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neroli or Aksoum?

Aksoum projects furthest (Aksoum 55/100, Neroli 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neroli and Aksoum smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Neroli, Petitgrain and Tuberose.

Is Neroli or Aksoum better for summer or winter?

Neroli suits day or night wear; Aksoum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neroli and Aksoum?

Neroli has top notes of Orange Blossom, Neroli and Petitgrain, heart notes of Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood and Vanilla. Aksoum has top notes of Petitgrain, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Egyptian Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.