Rook Perfumes 2018 EDP

U ££ Favourite

Neroli

by Nadeem Crowe

Layer this Complement
Share
Card A shareable image of this fragrance - its verdict, notes and profile. Save or copy it to post anywhere.

Rook Perfumes Neroli is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Nadeem Crowe. Neroli opens with Marigold, Bergamot, Neroli, and Orange Blossom, settles into a heart of Woody Notes and Narcissus, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, and Ambergris. Rook Perfumes's Neroli carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This isn't your average sweet floral; it's a surprising, complex take on neroli with a divisive edge. While some find it beautifully fresh and woody, others are hit with an unpleasant, pungent
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Romantic
  • Soft
  • Elegant
Check price on → Check prices ↓
Neroli Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Neroli39%
Marigold21%
Orange Blossom21%
Bergamot19%
Heartas listed
Woody Notes52%
Narcissus48%
Baseas listed
Musk46%
Ambergris27%
Vetiver27%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

ScentArt

ScentArt Gallery What is ScentArt?

Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, clean, and woody character makes it versatile for casual wear and daily use. However, its lighter projection and the potential for a 'soapy' opening might not suit more formal or intimate date settings where a stronger impact is desired.

Ingredients and allergens

We don't have this fragrance's ingredient list yet.

Ethics and formulation

We report other people's certifications, never our own. Every claim links to its source.

  • Cruelty-free Brand-declared Rook Perfumes says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

Certification covers a brand's whole range. Part-range claims show on the brand page.

About

Neroli opens with a vibrant, fresh burst of neroli, orange blossom, and a green hint of marigold, underpinned by a zingy bergamot. This bright, clean prelude swiftly deepens into a more complex heart where the heady, almost narcotic presence of narcissus intertwines with a rich, inviting woodiness. The dry down settles into a soft, musky embrace, with earthy vetiver and subtle ambergris adding a sophisticated, slightly melancholic depth to the lingering florals and woods, creating an interesting contrast of sunshine and shadow.

Similar

More from Rook Perfumes

See all 20 Rook Perfumes perfumes

Compare & Pair

Layer

Wear two at once: the blends worth trying, how each one scores and where to spray See what layers well

Complement

Two people, two scents: what sits well beside it when you each wear your own See what pairs well

Where to buy

Prices for the United States ·

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Drawn from community reviews and editor-reviewed before publishing on . See our methodology and disclosure policy.