Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Néroli Intense: released in 2018, citrus, white floral and aromatic, about 7h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Néroli Intense dupe we found is Jeanne en Provence Néroli Intense — 82% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $120 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Néroli Intense dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Néroli Intense | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeanne en Provence Néroli Intense | 82% | about $20 (−83%) | 4h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Boucheron Néroli d'Ispahan | 78% | about $50 (−58%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 3 | 4711 Original Eau de Cologne | 70% | about $25 (−79%) | 2h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | 4711 Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basil | 70% | about $20 (−83%) | 3h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Yves Rocher Secret d'Essences Neroli | 83% | about $65 (−46%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
This fragrance captures the bright, sun-drenched citrus and orange blossom character of the original at a remarkably accessible price point.
It shares its citrus, white floral and aromatic accords with Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Néroli Intense, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 676 community ratings.
Offers a sophisticated, spicy-citrus experience that sits comfortably in the same aromatic white floral family as the reference.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Néroli Intense, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 239 community ratings.
A classic, refreshing citrus-neroli blend that serves as a foundational, budget-friendly reference for this scent profile.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Néroli Intense, opens on Orange too, lasts about 2h against 7h and carries 6,867 community ratings.
While simpler, it shares the vibrant, aromatic citrus-and-herb energy that defines the opening of the Nicolai fragrance.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Néroli Intense, lasts about 3h against 7h and carries 1,208 community ratings.
A clean and elegant floral composition that mirrors the fresh, aromatic neroli profile found in the Nicolai creation.
It shares its citrus, white floral and green accords with Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Néroli Intense, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 2,996 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Jeanne en Provence Néroli Intense, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Néroli Intense.
Boucheron Néroli d'Ispahan, at about 6h on skin, against about 7h for Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Néroli Intense.
Yves Rocher Secret d'Essences Neroli, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Jeanne en Provence Néroli Intense saves you about $150 a year against Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Néroli Intense. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Boucheron Néroli d'Ispahan comes closest at 5.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Néroli Intense notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-05.