Fragrance comparison

Neroli Oud vs Dorasima

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 236 ratings analysed

4 wins

Neroli Oud

Au Pays de la Fleur d’Oranger

3.5352 votes

Rank #16,619 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Dorasima

Pana Dora

4.06184 votes

Rank #8,152 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Neroli Oud takes 4 of 7 categories.

Neroli Oud
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dorasima
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Neroli Oud4/7

Dorasima3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Neroli OudAu Pays de la Fleur d’Oranger

DorasimaPana Dora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.53/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%

4.06/ 5 · 184 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerDorasimaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

48%Like

7%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

48%Love

26%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

184 votes

Category winnerDorasimaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityNeroli Oud

SillageNeroli Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value33

Category winnerNeroli OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus90%

oud80%

sweet70%

fruity60%

fresh spicy50%

citrus100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomBergamot

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)JasmineFruity NotesRose

Base

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Top

OrangeLemonBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

VanillaMuskAgarwood (Oud)CedarSandalwoodAmberLeather

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Agarwood (Oud) and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer83

Fall100

Winter83

Day88

Night100

Spring100

Summer78

Fall0

Winter73

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNeroli OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men11

Unisex42

Women48

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,619

PerfumerJean-Claude Gigodot

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#8,152

PerfumerIbrahim Al Zoabi

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerDorasimaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Neroli Oud is a bright, sun-drenched floral fragrance centered on Mediterranean orange blossom and rich, resinous oud. Launched in 2015, this composition offers a distinct contrast between crisp, citrus-forward top notes and a deep, woody base. It suits those seeking a bold, solar scent for warmer evenings or transiti…

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Dorasima opens with a sharp splash of orange and lemon before opening up into a dense floral heart dominated by orange blossom, rose, and jasmine. As the initial citrus brightness settles, a heavy foundation of vanilla, musk, and soft agarwood grounds the sweet white florals on skin. Pana Dora founder Ibrahim Al Zoab…

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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 Oud or Dorasima?

Neroli Oud takes 4 of 7 categories. Neroli Oud is rated 3.53/5 from 52 votes; Dorasima is rated 4.06/5 from 184 votes. Choose Neroli Oud for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dorasima for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Neroli Oud or Dorasima?

Neroli Oud lasts longest (Neroli Oud 78/100, Dorasima 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neroli Oud or Dorasima?

Neroli Oud projects furthest (Neroli Oud 68/100, Dorasima 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neroli Oud and Dorasima smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Agarwood (Oud) and Jasmine.

Is Neroli Oud or Dorasima better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Neroli Oud and Dorasima?

Neroli Oud has top notes of Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Jasmine, Fruity Notes and Rose. Dorasima has top notes of Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar.