Fragrance comparison

Seasalt & Neroli vs Eau de Lotus Bleu

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 178 ratings analysed

Seasalt & Neroli

Marks & Spencer

4.0193 votes

Rank #11,907 SaltyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Eau de Lotus Bleu

Roger & Gallet

4.0785 votes

Rank #11,500 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Lotus Bleu takes 5 of 7 categories.

Seasalt & Neroli
Choose it for a salty and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Eau de Lotus Bleu
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Seasalt & Neroli2/7

Eau de Lotus Bleu5/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Lotus Bleu
Community sentiment: Eau de Lotus Bleu
Longevity: Eau de Lotus Bleu
Sillage & projection: Eau de Lotus Bleu
Value for money: Seasalt & Neroli
Versatility: Seasalt & Neroli
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Lotus Bleu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Seasalt & NeroliMarks & Spencer

Eau de Lotus BleuRoger & Gallet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 61%Had 11%Want 28%

4.07/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 27%Had 27%Want 46%

Category winnerEau de Lotus BleuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

37%Like

22%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

93 votes

36%Love

59%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerEau de Lotus BleuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityEau de Lotus Bleu

SillageEau de Lotus Bleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value59

Category winnerSeasalt & NeroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

salty100%

citrus86%

musky72%

marine58%

powdery44%

white floral30%

citrus100%

white floral88%

floral77%

woody65%

fresh spicy53%

sweet42%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Sea SaltMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

Neroli

Base2 to 3 hours

Musk

Top

OrangeBergamotNeroliMandarin Orange

Heart

Blue LotusOrange BlossomRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVanillaMuskIncense

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Neroli and Musk. Durations are only published for Seasalt & Neroli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer100

Fall32

Winter11

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSeasalt & NeroliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex34

Women61

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,907

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#11,500

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerEau de Lotus BleuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Seasalt & Neroli by Marks & Spencer is a crisp, airy fragrance built around bright citrus and brisk coastal freshness. The scent opens immediately with a burst of juicy mandarin orange paired with sharp, mineral sea salt that feels like an ocean breeze. As the initial splash calms, a clean middle note of neroli brings…

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Eau de Lotus Bleu opens with bright citrus, then settles into a soft floral musk with lotus, orange blossom and a touch of incense. Reviews consistently describe it as subtle, balanced and easy to wear. It suits spring and summer best, especially if you want a fresh scent that stays close to the skin rather than domin…

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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, Seasalt & Neroli or Eau de Lotus Bleu?

Eau de Lotus Bleu takes 5 of 7 categories. Seasalt & Neroli is rated 4.01/5 from 93 votes; Eau de Lotus Bleu is rated 4.07/5 from 85 votes. Choose Seasalt & Neroli for a salty and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Lotus Bleu for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Seasalt & Neroli or Eau de Lotus Bleu?

Eau de Lotus Bleu lasts longest (Eau de Lotus Bleu 59/100, Seasalt & Neroli 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Seasalt & Neroli or Eau de Lotus Bleu?

Eau de Lotus Bleu projects furthest (Eau de Lotus Bleu 53/100, Seasalt & Neroli 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Seasalt & Neroli and Eau de Lotus Bleu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Musk.

Is Seasalt & Neroli or Eau de Lotus Bleu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Seasalt & Neroli is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau de Lotus Bleu is the stronger pick. Seasalt & Neroli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Seasalt & Neroli and Eau de Lotus Bleu?

Seasalt & Neroli has top notes of Sea Salt and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Neroli, a base of Musk. Eau de Lotus Bleu has top notes of Orange, Bergamot, Neroli and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Blue Lotus, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Musk.