Fragrance comparison

Neroli Oud vs Oud de Nil

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 276 ratings analysed

Neroli Oud

Au Pays de la Fleur d’Oranger

3.5352 votes

Rank #16,619 White FloralCitrus

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Oud de Nil

Penhaligon's

3.83224 votes

Rank #6,689 WoodyRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Neroli Oud
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oud de Nil
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Neroli Oud3/7

Oud de Nil3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Neroli OudAu Pays de la Fleur d’Oranger

Oud de NilPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.53/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%

3.83/ 5 · 224 votes

Have 45%Had 12%Want 44%

Category winnerOud de NilRating 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

31%Love

45%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

168 votes

Category winnerOud de NilMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityNeroli Oud

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value48

Category winnerNeroli OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus90%

oud80%

sweet70%

fruity60%

fresh spicy50%

woody100%

rose91%

oud83%

amber74%

fresh spicy65%

citrus56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both oud, citrus and fresh spicy

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

BergamotGrapefruit

Heart

RoseGeraniumJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodPapyrusResinsAmber

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

Spring43

Summer25

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNeroli OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men8

Unisex55

Women37

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,619

PerfumerJean-Claude Gigodot

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#6,689

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerOud de NilHigher 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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Oud de Nil is a polished rose oud with a bright citrus lift, soft florals, papyrus, amber and dry woods. Reviewers often describe it as well blended, expensive smelling and smoother than many heavier oud fragrances. It leans feminine on paper, but many wearers find it comfortably unisex. Sample first if you dislike m…

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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 Oud de Nil?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Neroli Oud is rated 3.53/5 from 52 votes; Oud de Nil is rated 3.83/5 from 224 votes. Choose Neroli Oud for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oud de Nil for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Neroli Oud or Oud de Nil?

Neroli Oud lasts longest (Neroli Oud 78/100, Oud de Nil 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neroli Oud or Oud de Nil?

Projection is very close: Neroli Oud 68/100, Oud de Nil 68/100 for sillage.

Do Neroli Oud and Oud de Nil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Agarwood (Oud) and Jasmine.

Is Neroli Oud or Oud de Nil 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; Oud de Nil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neroli Oud and Oud de Nil?

Neroli Oud has top notes of Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Jasmine, Fruity Notes and Rose. Oud de Nil has top notes of Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Papyrus and Resins.