Fragrance comparison

Petitgrain vs Tunis Neróli

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

Petitgrain

Malin+Goetz

3.9134 votes

Rank #20,768 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Tunis Neróli

Élixir Privé

4.504 votes

Rank #53,933 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tunis Neróli takes 3 of 4 categories.

Petitgrain
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tunis Neróli
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Petitgrain1/4

Tunis Neróli3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tunis Neróli
Sillage & projection: Tunis Neróli
Value for money: Tunis Neróli
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Petitgrain

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PetitgrainMalin+Goetz

Tunis NeróliÉlixir Privé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 58%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 17%Had 6%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

34 votes

75%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityTunis Neróli

SillageTunis Neróli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTunis NeróliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

lavender84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

citrus100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

fresh77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PetitgrainBergamotNeroli

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderCardamomIrisOrange Blossom

Base3 to 5 hours

VetiverTonka BeanMuskAmbroxanGuaiac WoodPatchouli

Top

PetitgrainLemonSweet OrangeBergamotFennel

Heart

NeroliGingerAnise

Base

AmbroxanAmberAmyl SalicylateWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Bergamot, Neroli and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Petitgrain, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall31

Winter0

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex64

Women18

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#53,933

PerfumerVéronika Rebeka-Nagy

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPetitgrainHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Petitgrain by Malin+Goetz delivers a brisk, natural take on bitter green citrus and aromatic herbs. It opens with an unmistakable snap of real petitgrain, tangy bergamot, and sweet neroli blossom. Wearers often compare this initial burst to snapping a live twig off an orange tree. As the top notes settle, the scent in…

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Tunis Neróli by Élixir Privé opens with a vibrant burst of crushed petitgrain, bright lemon, sweet orange, and zesty bergamot, backed by a subtle herbal crunch of fennel. As the brisk citrus sparkles settle, clean neroli blossoms and warm grated ginger take over the heart, given a soft aromatic twist by a touch of ani…

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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, Petitgrain or Tunis Neróli?

Tunis Neróli takes 3 of 4 categories. Petitgrain is rated 3.91/5 from 34 votes; Tunis Neróli is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Petitgrain for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tunis Neróli for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Petitgrain or Tunis Neróli?

Tunis Neróli lasts longest (Tunis Neróli 87/100, Petitgrain 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Petitgrain or Tunis Neróli?

Tunis Neróli projects furthest (Tunis Neróli 83/100, Petitgrain 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Petitgrain and Tunis Neróli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Bergamot, Neroli and Ambroxan.

Is Petitgrain or Tunis Neróli better for summer or winter?

Petitgrain suits daytime wear; Tunis Neróli suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Petitgrain and Tunis Neróli?

Petitgrain has top notes of Petitgrain, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Iris and Orange Blossom, a base of Vetiver, Tonka Bean, Musk and Ambroxan. Tunis Neróli has top notes of Petitgrain, Lemon, Sweet Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Ginger and Anise, a base of Ambroxan, Amber, Amyl Salicylate and White Musk.