L' de Neroli Eau de Toilette bottle L' de Neroli
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2008 Year 2008
££ Price Tier £££££
Prelude to Love Eau de Parfum bottle Prelude to Love

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L' de Neroli
This Diptyque stands as a decent entry point for neroli newbies, though hardcore fans might find it a touch understated. It's a fleeting slice of summer in a bottle, perfect for lifting your spirits despite its questionable staying power.
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Our Verdict - Prelude to Love
This is a clean, fresh citrus-floral that evokes comparisons to high-end soaps and well-known designer colognes. While some find it beautifully nuanced, many consider it overpriced for a scent that isn't particularly unique or long-lasting compared to its peers.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 30% 32%
Floral 24% 26%
Fruity 2% 4%
Green 11% 5%
Sweet 16% 11%
Warm 4% 9%
Woody 9% 7%
Earthy 2% 6%
Animalic 17% 13%
Fresh 23% 23%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L' de Neroli EdT
Prelude to Love EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Neroli 43% vs 21%
Orange Blossom 34% vs 19%
Shared Notes
Musk 34% vs 25%

Accords

L' de Neroli Prelude to Love
100%
Citrus
100%
60%
White Floral
61%
52%
Aromatic
47%
50%
Fresh Spicy
48%
49%
Fresh
Floral
45%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
White Floral shared
60%
61%
Aromatic shared
52%
47%
Fresh Spicy shared
50%
48%
49%
45%

Performance

L' de Neroli Prelude to Love
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L' de Neroli

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and understated nature makes it ideal for casual wear, office settings, or even the gym where you don't want to overwhelm. However, its poor longevity and lack of bold character mean it's not well-suited for formal events or dates where you want to make a lasting impression.

Prelude to Love

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh, and often subtle profile makes it highly suitable for office wear and casual settings, as it's unlikely to offend. While elegant, its soapy undertones might make it less ideal for formal occasions, and its moderate performance limits its impact for dates.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
81%
Accord
89%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, White Floral, Fresh Spicy accords and Bergamot, Orange Blossom notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

L' de Neroli
Prelude to Love
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