Fragrance comparison

Rose Neroli vs L´eau (Natural)

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rose Neroli

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1029 votes

Rank #35,274 White FloralCitrus

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52%scent match

Some overlap

L´eau (Natural)

DSH Perfumes

4.504 votes

Rank #37,226 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Neroli takes 4 of 4 categories.

Rose Neroli
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
L´eau (Natural)
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Rose Neroli4/4

L´eau (Natural)0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose NeroliL'Occitane en Provence

L´eau (Natural)DSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 22%Had 29%Want 49%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 8%Had 17%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityRose Neroli

SillageRose Neroli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

rose84%

woody77%

amber69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

white floral90%

woody80%

fresh70%

aromatic60%

floral50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseAfrican Orange FlowerPetitgrainNeroliFruity NotesAmberVirginia Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

PetitgrainBergamotAmalfi LemonBitter Orange

Heart1.5-3 hrs

NeroliJasmineRose

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodVirginia Cedar

Category winnerRose NeroliLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night24

Spring0

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Not enough votes yet

Casual 46%Work 35%Date 13%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,274

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#37,226

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerRose NeroliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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L'eau (Natural) by DSH Perfumes captures the bright, fleeting feeling of walking through a sunlit citrus orchard right after a rain shower. It starts with an instant splash of Amalfi lemon, bitter orange, and herbal petitgrain that feels crisp and invigorating on warm skin. You will not find any harsh chemical bite he…

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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, Rose Neroli or L´eau (Natural)?

Rose Neroli takes 4 of 4 categories. Rose Neroli is rated 4.10/5 from 29 votes; L´eau (Natural) is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Rose Neroli for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose L´eau (Natural) for a citrus and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Neroli or L´eau (Natural)?

Rose Neroli lasts longest (Rose Neroli 57/100, L´eau (Natural) 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Neroli or L´eau (Natural)?

Rose Neroli projects furthest (Rose Neroli 43/100, L´eau (Natural) 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Neroli and L´eau (Natural) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Petitgrain, Neroli and Virginia Cedar.

Is Rose Neroli or L´eau (Natural) better for summer or winter?

Rose Neroli suits daytime wear; L´eau (Natural) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Neroli and L´eau (Natural)?

Rose Neroli features Rose, African Orange Flower, Petitgrain, Neroli and Fruity Notes. L´eau (Natural) has top notes of Petitgrain, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Neroli, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.