Fragrance Files: The Best Neroli Scents For The Singapore Heat

In the blistering Singapore heat, sometimes fragrances can come across as cloying. Body heat amps up perfumes and if you don't wear the right one, it might be headache inducing. That's why picking the right scent to battle sunny, sweaty days is crucial. Enter neroli to save day!

Neroli oil is extracted from the blossom of the bitter orange tree. Though most people tend to confuse it with orange blossom, neroli is in fact much more bitter and biting than its sweeter blossom counterpart. Though both are extracted from the same bitter-orange flower. Neroli is perfect for hot weather as it gives fragrances a zesty zing without coming off fruity or juvenile. This can be attributed to neroli's fresh, green and aromatic nature that provides the citrus bite sans the sweetness. Hence, most neroli based scents come off "clean smelling", even soapy and are often described to be as refreshing as a cool shower. Besides, who doesn't want to smell clean and fresh 24/7?!

For all you neroli loving people out there, BAZAAR has curated the best neroli based fragrances ranging from designer to niche. Click through the gallery to check them out!

By Hanan Haddad

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L'Occitane en Provence Neroli & Orchidee

For those who want a more feminine take on neroli that isn't so fresh and zingy, L'Occitane's offering is where it's at. Neroli is made more juicy and inviting with velvety peach and fig as well as dressed up with orchid and iris notes to create a romantic summer scent.

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L'Occitane en Provence Neroli & Orchidee

Frederic Malle Cologne Indélébile

If you want a luxurious summer scent, then Fredemic Malle is the only brand to turn to. Some people say that Cologne Indélébile is neroli on steroids, with outstanding projection and lasting ability that is unusual for a fresh scent as they are often too volatile. A crisp neroli opening is supported by bergamot, orange blossom, narcissus and musk to create depth. The scent is bright and sparkling whilst still having a strong character.

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Frederic Malle Cologne Indélébile

Jo Malone Basil & Neroli Cologne

Basil & Neroli's simplicity is stunning in this Jo Malone concoction that features notes of basil, neroli, white musk and vetiver. It's linear and effortless, you don't even have to think about it, just spritz it on and feel refreshed all day.

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Jo Malone Basil & Neroli Cologne

Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca

Part of Guerlain's massive Aqua Allegoria line up, that features some of the freshest scents, Nerolia Bianca might be the most invigorating. Perfumer Thierry Wasser didn't just want to just add neroli, he wanted to reconstruct every fraction of a bitter orange tree; from its flowers, fruits and twigs to leaves. Grab this for a full-bodied neroli & orange blossom scent.

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Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Nerolia Bianca

Hermès Eau de Néroli Doré

Jean-Claude Ellena's take on a neroli emphasizes the aromatic and bitter aspects of the ingredient. A bitter orange opening leads to a neroli that is roughened up by saffron for a more bitter and earthy vibe. This is perfect for people looking for a different take on neroli and for those who don't like overtly sweet scents.

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Hermès Eau de Néroli Doré

Armani Prive Cologne Spray Eau de Jade

A winner of multiple fragrance awards in 2006, this aromatic citrus fragrance features bergamot, tunisian neroli, pepper and musk expertly blended to create the most uplifting aroma that wakes you up. It's clean, refined and totally unisex too.

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Armani Prive Cologne Spray Eau de Jade

Atelier Cologne Grand Neroli

The name says it all! Grand Neroli transports you to an Italian summer afternoon with it's fresh opening of Sicilian bergamot and Moroccan neroli and a drydown of pure musk and vanilla from Madagascar. Absolute bliss on a hot day!

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Atelier Cologne Grand Neroli

Mugler Cologne

An under-appreciated gem from the house of Mugler. Though this cologne is marketed as a women's fragrance, the scent is definitely unisex with notes of neroli, bergamot and petitgrain. It's also super long-lasting for a freshie.

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Mugler Cologne

Tom Ford Neroli Portofino

A classic from the Tom Ford private blends with a refreshing combo of bitter orange, african orange flower and neroli. This unisex fragrance has a cult following for a reason.

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Tom Ford Neroli Portofino

Atkinsons Scilly Neroli

Scilly Neroli is like a dip in the pool on a hot summer's day. It's an aquatic neroli with lemon, petitgrain and sea notes making neroli even more refreshing than it already is. It's godsend for smelling fresh in the sweltering heat.

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Atkinsons Scilly Neroli