Fragrance comparison

Neroli Wood vs L'Ima

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

Neroli Wood

Tulip

4.676 votes

Rank #45,330 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

L'Ima

Perfumology

3.9645 votes

Rank #15,049 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Ima takes 3 of 4 categories.

Neroli Wood
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
L'Ima
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Neroli Wood1/4

L'Ima3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Neroli WoodTulip

L'ImaPerfumology

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 61%Had 11%Want 29%

3.96/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

42%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityL'Ima

SillageL'Ima

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value73

Category winnerNeroli WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

white floral65%

citrus48%

powdery30%

aromatic100%

citrus83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

white floral30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Neroli

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarPine

Base4-6 hrs

AmberCashmere Musk

Top

MintPomeloTomato LeafLemonLemon VerbenaOrange

Heart

LilyGeraniumRoseAmbrette (Musk Mallow)NeroliCardamomOrris Rootelemi

Base

Copaiba balmCashmere MuskWhite MuskAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Amber and Cashmere Musk. Durations are only published for Neroli Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer90

Fall43

Winter10

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex50

Women33

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

Men25

Unisex56

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,330

PerfumerVictoria England

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,049

PerfumerJustin Frederico

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerL'ImaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Neroli Wood by Tulip delivers a crisp, forest-tinted floral profile that feels refreshingly grounded. It skips sugary sweetness entirely. The first spray reveals bitter orange neroli blossom that cuts cleanly through the air. Within twenty minutes, brisk green pine needles and dry cedar shavings take over the mid-sect…

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Perfumology L'Ima opens with sharp mint, tart pomelo, and bitter tomato leaf before settling into a soft heart of lily, geranium, and ambrette. Designed around humid summer gardens, it wears with an airy, herbal brightness over cashmeran musks and copaiba balm. It provides a crisp, botanical option for warm mornings a…

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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 Wood or L'Ima?

L'Ima takes 3 of 4 categories. Neroli Wood is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes; L'Ima is rated 3.96/5 from 45 votes. Choose Neroli Wood for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose L'Ima for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Neroli Wood or L'Ima?

L'Ima lasts longest (L'Ima 67/100, Neroli Wood 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neroli Wood or L'Ima?

L'Ima projects furthest (L'Ima 63/100, Neroli Wood 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neroli Wood and L'Ima smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Neroli, Amber and Cashmere Musk.

Is Neroli Wood or L'Ima better for summer or winter?

Neroli Wood suits daytime wear; L'Ima suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neroli Wood and L'Ima?

Neroli Wood has top notes of Neroli, heart notes of Cedar and Pine, a base of Amber and Cashmere Musk. L'Ima has top notes of Mint, Pomelo, Tomato Leaf and Lemon, heart notes of Lily, Geranium, Rose and Ambrette (Musk Mallow), a base of Copaiba balm, Cashmere Musk, White Musk and Amber.