Fragrance comparison

Oesel vs Rose Neroli

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 333 ratings analysed

4 wins

Oesel

Xerjoff

4.01304 votes

Rank #5,761 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Rose Neroli

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1029 votes

Rank #35,274 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oesel takes 4 of 7 categories.

Oesel
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Rose Neroli
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Oesel4/7

Rose Neroli3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OeselXerjoff

Rose NeroliL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 304 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 22%Had 29%Want 49%

Category winnerOeselRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

28%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

304 votes

38%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerRose NeroliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityOesel

SillageOesel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRose NeroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus86%

yellow floral72%

woody58%

green44%

powdery30%

white floral100%

citrus92%

rose84%

woody77%

amber69%

fruity61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

African Orange FlowerPetitgrainLemon

Heart

MimosaWhite FlowersJasmineRose

Base

Tobacco BlossomAmberPatchouliVirginia Cedar

Notes

RoseAfrican Orange FlowerPetitgrainNeroliFruity NotesAmberVirginia Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAfrican Orange Flower, Petitgrain, Rose and Amber. Durations are only published for Rose Neroli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night24

Category winnerRose NeroliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex42

Women27

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 42%Work 34%Date 16%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#35,274

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerOeselHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oesel by Xerjoff opens with intense African orange flower, crisp petitgrain, and sharp lemon. Its heart unfolds into dense mimosa, jasmine, and Bulgarian rose, resting on a base of dry tobacco blossom, amber, and patchouli. It suits cool spring mornings and formal daytime events where a bold, soapy white floral impres…

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Rose Neroli by L'Occitane en Provence delivers an unapologetically brisk splash of botanical freshness. Spray it on and the first impression is crisp, bitter petitgrain backed by sunny neroli. It does not hide its vintage roots. The citrus peel bite feels tart and green before softening into a gentle heart of pink ros…

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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, Oesel or Rose Neroli?

Oesel takes 4 of 7 categories. Oesel is rated 4.01/5 from 304 votes; Rose Neroli is rated 4.10/5 from 29 votes. Choose Oesel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Rose Neroli for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oesel or Rose Neroli?

Oesel lasts longest (Oesel 73/100, Rose Neroli 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oesel or Rose Neroli?

Oesel projects furthest (Oesel 66/100, Rose Neroli 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oesel and Rose Neroli smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Petitgrain, Rose and Amber.

Is Oesel or Rose Neroli better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose Neroli is the stronger pick. For winter, Oesel is the stronger pick. Rose Neroli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oesel and Rose Neroli?

Oesel has top notes of African Orange Flower, Petitgrain and Lemon, heart notes of Mimosa, White Flowers, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Tobacco Blossom, Amber, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. Rose Neroli features Rose, African Orange Flower, Petitgrain, Neroli and Fruity Notes.