What Does Neroli Smell Like?
Neroli smells like orange blossom: fresh and floral, with a light green edge and a soft, honeyed sweetness. It is brighter than most florals and cleaner than most citrus, which is why it feels both uplifting and elegant. If you like it, try our Kew Morning reed diffuser, which shares its fresh citrus side.
Where does neroli come from?
Neroli oil is made from the blossom of the bitter orange tree. The same tree gives petitgrain (from the leaves) and bitter orange (from the peel). Neroli is the most delicate of the three.
How does neroli smell in a home fragrance?
- At first: bright, sparkling orange flower.
- After a while: soft floral, a little honey.
- Overall: light, clean and uplifting. Never heavy.
What does neroli pair with?
Rose, jasmine and freesia for a floral bouquet. Bergamot and mandarin for extra freshness. Cedarwood and vanilla for a soft finish.
Which of our scents suit neroli lovers?
We do not make a neroli scent. But its two sides are close to two of ours. Kew Morning has the bright citrus side, with mandarin, bergamot and vetiver. Belgravia Linen has the clean, soft floral side, with Earl Grey, cucumber and white musk.
| Scent | Notes | Rooms |
|---|---|---|
| Kew Morning | Mandarin, bergamot, vetiver | Kitchens, hallways |
| Belgravia Linen | Earl Grey, cucumber, white musk | Living rooms, guest bathrooms |
Which rooms suit neroli?
- Hallway: a bright welcome.
- Bathroom: clean and spa like.
- Bedroom: for people who prefer light florals to warm vanilla.
Quick answers
Is neroli the same as orange blossom?
Neroli is the oil made from bitter orange blossom, so they smell very similar.
Is neroli a summer scent?
It shines in spring and summer, but its brightness lifts dark winter hallways too.
Does neroli smell like oranges?
Not really. It is more floral than fruity.
Find your scent
Browse our luxury reed diffusers, handmade in England in four signature scents, each matched to the rooms it suits best. Or scent every room at once with our reed diffuser Home Sets: choose any 3 reed diffusers for £159 or 5 for £250, in any mix of scents. Each reed diffuser is made from organic natural ingredients, with a plant based reed diffuser base and is vegan.
More answers in our reed diffuser FAQs.
New to IVNA London? Every scent we make comes as a reed diffuser and a matching luxury scented candle, both handmade in England.
