Fragrance note
Neroli Perfumes
Neroli smells fresh, bright and green-floral with a subtle bitter undertone. The oil is distilled from the blossoms of the bitter orange and is named after the Princess of Nerola, near Rome. Here you will find every perfume with neroli in its pyramid.
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How the note behaves
Fresh & classic
Neroli with bergamot, lemon or petitgrain. Clear, bright and easy to wear by day.
Floral & radiant
Neroli with jasmine, orange blossom or rose. Soft, luminous and elegant.
Clean & woody
Neroli with musk, vetiver or cedarwood. The freshness stays, while the scent gains structure.
Curious factNeroli changes over the flowering season: from March to April the share of linalool in the oil falls, while that of linalyl acetate rises.
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Myth or truth?
Statement 1
Neroli and petitgrain are the same oil.
Myth. Both come from the bitter orange – neroli from the blossoms, petitgrain from the leaves and twigs.
Statement 2
Around one tonne of blossoms is needed for 1 kg of neroli oil.
True. The yield is only about 0.1 % – which makes neroli a precious raw material.
Statement 3
The name neroli has been proven to come from a princess of Nerola.
Myth. The link to the Italian town of Nerola and a princess is often told, but the exact origin of the name is considered uncertain.
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DISCOVER NEROLI PERFUMESFrequently asked questions
What is the difference between neroli and petitgrain?
Both oils come from the bitter orange, but from different parts of the tree. Neroli is distilled from the blossoms, petitgrain from the leaves and twigs. That is why they smell different: neroli more floral, petitgrain greener and more bitter.
How is neroli oil obtained?
By steam distillation. The freshly picked flowers go into the still on the same day so that their scent is preserved. The yield is low: around one tonne of blossoms gives about 1 kg of oil.
Is neroli a top note or a heart note?
It can be both. With its bright, citrusy opening, neroli brings freshness to the top note; in the heart it blends with white flowers. The best test is on your own skin: with every bottle of 30 ml or more we include a 2 ml sample of the same fragrance.
Pairs well with Neroli
These notes harmonise with Neroli – often found together in one fragrance.
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Orange BlossomFloral, honey-sweet and radiant, with a fresh, slightly bitter citrus note.Discover fragrances
- BergamotA bergamot perfume is a fragrance shaped by bergamot – sparkling, slightly bitter and softly floral...Discover fragrances
- JasmineA jasmine perfume is a fragrance with jasmine reigning at its heart – floral, sunny-sweet, slightly...Discover fragrances
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LemonBright, zesty and clean, with a green, tart freshness.Discover fragrances
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