Fragrance comparison

Néroli Outrenoir vs Orange Blossom

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,949 ratings analysed

6 wins

Néroli Outrenoir

Guerlain

4.341,859 votes

Rank #1,907 CitrusWhite Floral

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61%scent match

Closely related

Orange Blossom

The 7 Virtues

3.7090 votes

Rank #14,179 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Néroli Outrenoir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Néroli Outrenoir
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Orange Blossom
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Néroli Outrenoir6/7

Orange Blossom1/7

Ratings & consensus: Néroli Outrenoir
Community sentiment: Néroli Outrenoir
Longevity: Néroli Outrenoir
Sillage & projection: Néroli Outrenoir
Value for money: Orange Blossom
Versatility: Néroli Outrenoir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Néroli Outrenoir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Néroli OutrenoirGuerlain

Orange BlossomThe 7 Virtues

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 1,859 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

3.70/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 37%Had 16%Want 47%

Category winnerNéroli OutrenoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

30%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

1,859 votes

18%Love

52%Like

14%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerNéroli OutrenoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityNéroli Outrenoir

SillageNéroli Outrenoir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value54

Category winnerOrange BlossomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral91%

green83%

aromatic74%

fresh spicy65%

fresh56%

citrus100%

white floral83%

aromatic65%

amber48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

PetitgrainBergamotTangerineLemonGrapefruit

Heart3 to 5 hours

TeaNeroliOrange BlossomSmokeEarthy Notes

Base4 to 7 hours

OakmossVanillaMyrrhBenzoinAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Top

LemonPetitgrainGrapefruitMandarin OrangeBergamotTangerine

Heart

Orange BlossomNeroliJasmineOrris

Base

VetiverLabdanumAmber

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Bergamot, Tangerine and Lemon. Durations are only published for Néroli Outrenoir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall70

Winter31

Day100

Night46

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNéroli OutrenoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex60

Women32

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,907

PerfumerDelphine Jelk, Thierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews183

Overall rank#14,179

PerfumerAngela Stavrevska

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerNéroli OutrenoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Néroli Outrenoir by Guerlain offers a striking contrast between bright citrus sunshine and dark, savory depth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of petitgrain, bergamot, lemon, tangerine, and grapefruit, creating an immediate splash of crisp greenery. Soon, the fragrance shifts toward a distinct core of earthy black …

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A bright orange blossom scent with a sharp citrus opening, neroli at the centre, and a dry green edge that gives it a cleaner, less sugary feel. It stays airy and easy to wear, especially in warm weather, but some wearers find it lighter and shorter-lived than they want. Best for someone who likes fresh white florals …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Néroli Outrenoir or Orange Blossom?

Néroli Outrenoir takes 6 of 7 categories. Néroli Outrenoir is rated 4.34/5 from 1,859 votes; Orange Blossom is rated 3.70/5 from 90 votes. Choose Néroli Outrenoir for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Orange Blossom for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Néroli Outrenoir or Orange Blossom?

Néroli Outrenoir lasts longest (Néroli Outrenoir 69/100, Orange Blossom 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Néroli Outrenoir or Orange Blossom?

Néroli Outrenoir projects furthest (Néroli Outrenoir 58/100, Orange Blossom 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Néroli Outrenoir and Orange Blossom smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Bergamot, Tangerine and Lemon.

Is Néroli Outrenoir or Orange Blossom better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Néroli Outrenoir and Orange Blossom?

Néroli Outrenoir has top notes of Petitgrain, Bergamot, Tangerine and Lemon, heart notes of Tea, Neroli, Orange Blossom and Smoke, a base of Oakmoss, Vanilla, Myrrh and Benzoin. Orange Blossom has top notes of Lemon, Petitgrain, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Neroli, Jasmine and Orris, a base of Vetiver, Labdanum and Amber.