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Néroli Outrenoir Guerlain 2016 Eau de Parfum

Néroli Outrenoir (Eau de Parfum) by Guerlain

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8.3 / 10 590 Ratings

A popular perfume by Guerlain for women and men, released in 2016. The scent is citrusy-fresh. It is being marketed by LVMH.
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Main accords

Citrus

Fresh

Floral

Spicy

Smoky

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Petitgrain

Bergamot

Heart Notes

Neroli

Orange blossom

Smoked tea

Base Notes

Ambrette seed Myrrh

Myrrh

Moss

Perfumers

Thierry Wasser, Delphine Jelk

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Ratings

Scent

8.3590 Ratings

Longevity

7.6496 Ratings

Sillage

6.9490 Ratings

Bottle

8.7452 Ratings

Value for money

6.1225 Ratings

Submitted by Danina, last update on 07/29/2025.

Interesting Facts

The fragrance is part of the "L'Art & La Matière" collection.

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Imagination

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Reviews

23 in-depth fragrance descriptions

09/16/2016

8
Bottle 6
Sillage 8
Longevity 10
Scent

JackHunter33
89 Reviews

JackHunter33

Helpful Review 5

Neroli & Smoky Earl Grey Tea Delight!

Off the top I get a lot of petitgrain with a surge of bergamot which is followed by a smoky mix of tea and myrhh. After a while when the scent takes to the air it suddenly opens up and I can smell the neroli within the mix. At this stage it does smell very nice and enchanting, imagine smoky tea notes mixing in with neroli and earthy myrhh. I can see what Thierry Wasser was trying to do offsetting the neroli note with smoky tea and myrhh notes.

Also I think he has captured the tea note quite beautifully, you can smell the bitter and smoky aspect. And when this mixes in with the neroli it's quite lovely. I think how much you love the tea accord is going to determine how much you like this one. For me I love it.

For me on my skin the tea and smoky earthy notes are more dominant than the neroli. And that's why to my nose I perceive it more on the masculine side, definitely unisex though. Talking about the neroli note I find it more subdued and that it takes a backseat to the smoky earthy tea accord. Though when it makes itself known it is quite lovely.

Though the neroli comes through more when the smoky earthy tea notes calm down a bit. But this is not a full bodied dominant neroli scent, it's more subtlety weaved providing a contrast to the other notes. Very nice fragrance.

02/25/2022

10
Pricing 10
Bottle 10
Sillage 10
Longevity 10
Scent

Scentwitch
292 Reviews

Scentwitch

Helpful Review 6

Pure Genius

This perfume is a true work of art. I’ve never enjoyed a perfume based on neroli—it has always seemed to make my skin smell like pickles. However, Néroli Outrenoir is like being in heaven all day long. I keep smelling myself and am surprised by the longevity—over 8 hours now and continuing. The sillage is close—just for me, which I like so much. It’s fresh and clean, perfect for anytime wear.

The price point is high, but I’m going to budget for a big bottle starting right now.

08/31/2016

9.5
Scent

ScentedSalon
96 Reviews

ScentedSalon

Helpful Review 3

Sweet Myrrh Tea

An incredible composition from this line, as always. The opening is a sweet orange blossom and myrrh with a tiny hint of black tea. It has been some time I've smelled something that excited and captivated me this much. It is smoky and smooth, but what else can you expect from Art/Matiere? Must have!

06/04/2024

4
Pricing 7
Bottle 6
Sillage 4
Longevity 9
Scent

FitzLi
35 Reviews

FitzLi

5

A scent to be discovered

The summer is coming ️!!! It’s time to take out our favorite citrus scent; except, I don’t have any .

A good citrus scent can be hard to find. Most of them have (very) short longevity, which is a deal-breaker for me (who wants to re-apply every 2 hours??!!). After some digging on the internet, I came across an intriguing candidate: Néroli Outrenoir.

Got a 10ml mini bottle from souk (Guerlain offers mini bottles for the L'Art & la Matière line, and they look nice ). Let the party begin.

The first encounter with Néroli Outrenoir was a mixed experience. I could detect the freshness of the citrus, but didn't find it prominent. Instead, a special unknown scent occupied the center of the stage. It’s not something immediately appealing, but kept my nose (and brain) interested such that I re-smell it again and again. Later learnt that it’s Néroli. It has layers and characteristics, but not the mass appealing type. I consider it an “acquired taste”, and am definitely acquiring it. Another surprise is the Tea note. Tea lovers would be delighted by its presence.

A striking feature of Néroli Outrenoir is its softness. As an analogy, all my other fragrances are like punches; their presence is unambiguous. On the other hand, Néroli Outrenoir is like a hug; you didn’t notice it at the beginning, then felt its presence, and then got reminded of its beauty from time to time. FYI, I have low-to-mid projection fragrances such as green irish tweed, but the analogy still stands. FYIFYI, I have also tested other L'Art & la Matière fragrances, and this softness is present in all of them.

The weakness of the scent is its longevity. Despite what many fraghead have said, the fragrance is short-lived on my skin; after 2 hours, it fades into a skin scent. Therefore, I wouldn’t acquire a full bottle.

Overall, I really like Néroli Outrenoir. The scent is beautiful and has unique characteristics. Its softness gives an elegant and considerate vibe. Its short longevity is unfortunate, but I definitely consider it worth testing.

03/14/2024

8
Pricing 10
Bottle 6
Sillage 6
Longevity 8
Scent

Bossowa
20 Reviews

Bossowa

Helpful Review 3

Must-try for neroli fans

I review the old version, I don’t know if they did any changes with the new bottle? I find this neroli a little bit medicinal. It’s definetely herbal, I feel also a lot of tea nuances. What can I say - Guerlain knows how to do a quality, ellegant scents! This one is a great example. Perfect for any occasion during spring and summer. Big love!

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