Fragrance comparison

Notre Flore Neroli vs Tempo Rubato

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 249 ratings analysed

4 wins

Notre Flore Neroli

L'Occitane en Provence

4.22215 votes

Rank #4,049 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Tempo Rubato

Maher Olfactive

3.6234 votes

Rank #20,775 GreenFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Notre Flore Neroli takes 4 of 7 categories.

Notre Flore Neroli
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Tempo Rubato
Choose it for a green and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Notre Flore Neroli4/7

Tempo Rubato3/7

Ratings & consensus: Notre Flore Neroli
Community sentiment: Notre Flore Neroli
Longevity: Tempo Rubato
Sillage & projection: Notre Flore Neroli
Value for money: Tempo Rubato
Versatility: Tempo Rubato
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Notre Flore Neroli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Notre Flore NeroliL'Occitane en Provence

Tempo RubatoMaher Olfactive

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 215 votes

Have 30%Had 21%Want 49%

3.62/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 26%Had 16%Want 58%

Category winnerNotre Flore NeroliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

215 votes

52%Love

24%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

8%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNotre Flore NeroliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTempo Rubato

SillageNotre Flore Neroli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerTempo RubatoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

amber84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

green100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Orange BlossomBenzoinNeroliPlumSandalwoodLitchi

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

GalbanumApricotNarcissusPlumJasmineLeatherPetitgrainNeroliOrange BlossomOrris RootMuskBenzoin

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Benzoin, Neroli and Plum. Durations are only published for Notre Flore Neroli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night68

Spring100

Summer20

Fall90

Winter60

Day100

Night75

Category winnerTempo RubatoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 33%Casual 31%Party 19%Work 17%

Men13

Unisex50

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,049

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#20,775

PerfumerShawn Maher

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerNotre Flore NeroliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Occitane en Provence Notre Flore Neroli is not your typical sheer, fleeting summer cologne. It hits the skin with a rich burst of orange blossom and bright neroli, quickly backed by sweet stewed plum and tart litchi. The texture is thick and golden. You smell the oily floral petal nectar immediately. As the sharp c…

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Tempo Rubato by Maher Olfactive opens with a bitter, green pop of galbanum before shifting into a thick, sweet apricot stew. This unisex scent settles into a dry, powdery makeup bag texture built on leather and iris. It is a highly textured option for spring days when you want something that stands out from typical cl…

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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, Notre Flore Neroli or Tempo Rubato?

Notre Flore Neroli takes 4 of 7 categories. Notre Flore Neroli is rated 4.22/5 from 215 votes; Tempo Rubato is rated 3.62/5 from 34 votes. Choose Notre Flore Neroli for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Tempo Rubato for a green and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Notre Flore Neroli or Tempo Rubato?

Tempo Rubato lasts longest (Tempo Rubato 78/100, Notre Flore Neroli 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Notre Flore Neroli or Tempo Rubato?

Notre Flore Neroli projects furthest (Notre Flore Neroli 75/100, Tempo Rubato 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Notre Flore Neroli and Tempo Rubato smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Benzoin, Neroli and Plum.

Is Notre Flore Neroli or Tempo Rubato better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tempo Rubato is the stronger pick. For winter, Notre Flore Neroli is the stronger pick. Notre Flore Neroli suits daytime wear; Tempo Rubato suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Notre Flore Neroli and Tempo Rubato?

Notre Flore Neroli features Orange Blossom, Benzoin, Neroli, Plum and Sandalwood. Tempo Rubato features Galbanum, Apricot, Narcissus, Plum and Jasmine.