Fragrance comparison

Neroli Oud vs The Palace

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 117 ratings analysed

Neroli Oud

Au Pays de la Fleur d’Oranger

3.5352 votes

Rank #16,619 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

The Palace

Jazeel

3.8965 votes

Rank #28,410 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Palace takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Neroli Oud3/7

The Palace4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Neroli OudAu Pays de la Fleur d’Oranger

The PalaceJazeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.53/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%

3.89/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%

Category winnerThe PalaceRating 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

55%Love

15%Like

9%Ok

3%Dislike

17%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerThe PalaceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityThe Palace

SillageThe Palace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value46

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%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both 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

Bay LeafLemonBergamotCardamomOrange Blossom

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineBulgarian RoseMarshmallow

Base

CypressOakmossOrrisVetiverLabdanumAgarwood (Oud)CedarSandalwood

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

Spring52

Summer9

Fall87

Winter100

Day22

Night100

Category winnerNeroli OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men39

Unisex53

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,619

PerfumerJean-Claude Gigodot

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#28,410

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNeroli OudHigher 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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Jazeel The Palace opens with a sharp burst of aromatic bay leaf, tart bergamot, and crushed cardamom pod. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus recedes to introduce a dense floral core of Bulgarian rose and ylang-ylang, grounded by a subtle marshmallow note that cushions the herb-heavy start. The dry down turns dry…

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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 The Palace?

The Palace takes 4 of 7 categories. Neroli Oud is rated 3.53/5 from 52 votes; The Palace is rated 3.89/5 from 65 votes. Choose Neroli Oud for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Palace for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Neroli Oud or The Palace?

The Palace lasts longest (The Palace 84/100, Neroli Oud 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neroli Oud or The Palace?

The Palace projects furthest (The Palace 78/100, Neroli Oud 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neroli Oud and The Palace smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Agarwood (Oud) and Jasmine.

Is Neroli Oud or The Palace better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Neroli Oud and The Palace?

Neroli Oud has top notes of Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Jasmine, Fruity Notes and Rose. The Palace has top notes of Bay Leaf, Lemon, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose and Marshmallow, a base of Cypress, Oakmoss, Orris and Vetiver.