Fragrance comparison

Under the Orange Tree vs Néroli Intense

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 339 ratings analysed

Under the Orange Tree

Maoli

4.333 votes

Rank #52,124 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Néroli Intense

Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

4.19336 votes

Rank #4,547 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Under the Orange Tree
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Néroli Intense
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Under the Orange Tree1/2

Néroli Intense1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Under the Orange Tree
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Néroli Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Under the Orange TreeMaoli

Néroli IntenseNicolai Parfumeur Createur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

4.19/ 5 · 336 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

47%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

336 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageUnder the Orange Tree

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value49

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody88%

white floral77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

aromatic42%

citrus100%

white floral86%

aromatic72%

sweet58%

animalic44%

green30%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PetitgrainOrangeNeroliPrecious WoodsVanille

No top / heart / base split published

Top

NeroliOrangeTarragonMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomPetitgrainPitosporum

Base

BeeswaxMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Orange and Neroli. Durations are only published for Under the Orange Tree, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring94

Summer100

Fall62

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men10

Unisex58

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,124

PerfumerKai Hughes, Kalani Hughes

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#4,547

PerfumerPatricia de Nicolai

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerNéroli IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Under the Orange Tree by Maoli is an uplifting citrus gourmand fragrance centered on sunny fruit, green foliage, and warm base notes. The composition captures the sensation of Ka'u Gold oranges ripening under Hawaiian sunshine in Naalehu. Fresh sweet orange and crisp petitgrain lead the introduction with a lively, bit…

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Néroli Intense by Nicolai Parfumeur Createur is a sophisticated floral composition that centers on the bright, natural essence of orange blossom. Launching in 2018, it leans into the fresh, citrusy profile of neroli and mandarin, anchored by a unique, waxy beeswax base. It is a clean, versatile scent that thrives in w…

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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, Under the Orange Tree or Néroli Intense?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Under the Orange Tree is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Néroli Intense is rated 4.19/5 from 336 votes. Choose Under the Orange Tree for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Néroli Intense for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which projects more, Under the Orange Tree or Néroli Intense?

Under the Orange Tree projects furthest (Under the Orange Tree 75/100, Néroli Intense 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Under the Orange Tree and Néroli Intense smell similar?

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

Is Under the Orange Tree or Néroli Intense better for summer or winter?

Under the Orange Tree suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Under the Orange Tree and Néroli Intense?

Under the Orange Tree features Petitgrain, Orange, Neroli, Precious Woods and Vanille. Néroli Intense has top notes of Neroli, Orange, Tarragon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Petitgrain and Pitosporum, a base of Beeswax, Musk and Patchouli.