Secrets d'Essences - Neroli by Yves Rocher

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Secrets d'Essences - Neroli Yves Rocher 2013

7.3 / 10 236 Ratings

A perfume by Yves Rocher for women, released in 2013. The scent is fresh-floral. It is being marketed by Groupe Rocher.
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Main accords

Fresh

Floral

Citrus

Powdery

Sweet

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Bitter orange

Bergamot

Petitgrain

Heart Notes

Neroli

Orange blossom absolute

Base Notes

Musk

Perfumer

Véronique Nyberg

Ratings

Scent

7.3236 Ratings

Longevity

6.4165 Ratings

Sillage

5.7163 Ratings

Bottle

7.4171 Ratings

Value for money

8.624 Ratings

Submitted by Peanut, last update on 06/27/2025.

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Reviews

21 in-depth fragrance descriptions

05/05/2013

8Scent 7.5Longevity 5Sillage

Nicky
31 Reviews

Nicky

Top Review 4

Natural smell, very nice.

On first application it reminded me of Maroussia, probably because of the orangeblossom. They don´t have anything else in common. Neroli is a woody and aromatic fragrance. If I didn´t know it was an Yves Rocher fragrance I would have guessed a Hermés. It smells very natural and clean, very cozy and not too sweet. I really like it. Good job YR!

03/25/2019

6.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Anessa
39 Reviews

Anessa

Helpful Review

Milky White

Secrets d'Essences Neroli is not only about the eponymous note, but also about the different parts of the sweet and bitter orange tree. I wonder if the latter fact could be partly responsible for the significant changes in my perception of this perfume over the years.
It was also one of the fragrances to prove to me that circumstances such as temperature can indeed influence the development and perception almost beyond recognition.

When tried in the cooler season, I was immediately repelled by the bitterness of a disinfectant or sunscreen and searched in vain for something that even remotely resembled nature, be it the orange or the flower. The next time when the temperature rose, the spray nozzle was already emitting a delicate orange scent. While the association of swimming pools was undeniable because of the white cleanness, there was a hint of something nostalgic that I could not put my finger on and that was associated with my grandmother in my childhood - a ladylike composure without going in the direction of soapy stiffness, a soothing breeze in the humid heat... it may have been a whiff of 4711 caught on a midsummer's day. At this stage, I could not imagine how this fragrance could ever be considered 'too sweet' by some reviewers.

I was enlightened on this matter when the orange blossom finally appeared after two years. The fresh, almost tangy breeze had turned into a sweetish muskiness, the translucent white had become a muted 'matte' - just like the bottle's transition from opaque white at the top to clear glass at the bottom (a coincidence?). For some horrifying moments, I even felt a slight resemblance to the orange lollipop of Le Couvent des Minimes' Eau Aimable, which I cannot smell without a headache. In the end, however, SE Neroli, with its orange milkiness, remained on the safe side without crossing the sugar line to become too bothersome.

I wouldn't withhold SE Neroli from any gender; if worn in appropriate doses, it could be enjoyed as a sweeter and less fresh alternative to the classic Eau de Cologne, with surprising longevity.
The brand seems to have changed the packaging by replacing the thread attachment with an imprint. It is unclear if the scent itself has undergone any changes. There are also rumours that production has been discontinued. Should this happen, the brand will certainly miss a unique fragrance in its perfume range.

Originally written 7/8/2015
Edited to add: As of autumn 2019, the whole Secrets d'Essences line was discontinued.

06/27/2025

8Scent 3Longevity 6Sillage

MrsGuerlain
534 Reviews

MrsGuerlain

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With a little help from my friends

Yves Rocher keeps surprising me. Not only do they keep inventing new combinations of notes. They are also behind this beautiful line of fragrances: Secrets d’Essences. It consists of 14 different fragrances registered in Parfumo’s directory. I have, so far, met Iris Noir EdT, Tendre Jasmin and Neroli. Tendre Jasmin in, imho, a bit too sweet and loud. Iris Noir is really good. And my thoughts about Neroli I will share in the review. My future plan is to meet Voile d’Ambre, Vanille Noire and Rose Oud. Maybe they will get a new home in my collection.
Neroli is lovely. It starts out citric. The dynamic duo of bergamot and bitter orange makes me check the box again - did it say Neroli?! But the acidic first impression soon evaporates and reveals a warm flower mix of Neroli and Orange Blossom Absolute. Both notes in their Sunday dresses. At their best. Because that is what this is: a really beautiful Neroli fragrance with all the help from its friends. Musk shows itself early, lingering in the background. Adding depth to the whole image. Nicely done.
Again the drawback is the longevity. Two to three hours. That is not enough, if you want to wear it at work. But at the movies it may be just fine.
I love the Secrets d’Essences bottles.
Year 2, 44/365

08/04/2014

7Scent 5Longevity 2.5Sillage

Leimbacher
2869 Reviews

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Leimbacher

Top Review 26

Twice as good as expensive!

Yves Rocher is often underestimated, much like Lush or The Body Shop... but a true perfume lover should venture into these feminine realms of prejudice with an open mind - it could lead to the discovery of a few affordable, high-quality perfumes. Neroli from the Secrets d'Essences line by YR would definitely be one such case for fans of creamy-light summer fragrances. €26 for 50 ml - you can't complain about that. To be honest, that's almost niche-level for me, if such a thing even exists. In reality, there are only subjective positive or negative opinions, maybe even boring. However, the high-quality raw materials and the smooth scent impression can be objectively evaluated and classified, allowing one to easily distinguish between hastily thrown-together quick shots and lovingly crafted quality perfumes. Neroli is definitely gentle, devoted, and beautifully creamy.

Musk and orange blossom play at least as significant a role as the namesake essential citrus oil. The scent is like a cloud of neroli - and fans of this direction rightly resonate with the fragrance at number 7 of those. Like a white bedsheet through which a refreshing hand reaches and slowly applies a neroli cream. Sensual and simultaneously clean. The scent almost deserves a halo, yet it never feels strained or forced, let alone scratchy.

Bottle: they don't skimp here either.
Sillage: Neroli scents should hardly be too aggressive.
Longevity: 5 hours for me - unfortunately, I only had a silly refreshing wipe as a test object that I had to press on my wrist.

A neroli scent like sparkling, airy milk glass - unbeatable for the price!

07/27/2016

6Scent 8Longevity 5Sillage

Meggi
1018 Reviews

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Meggi

Top Review 23

The Blast is Just a Threat

The cap of the sample vial has just been removed when a wave of 4711-carat Neroli floods out of the small container. Oh wow! But on the skin, the scent is more subtle and, above all, creamier. Aha - the blast was just a threat!

Within hardly half an hour, "Neroli" has settled down to a skin cream level in self-perception. However, in the surroundings, the scent lingers a bit longer and is still quite noticeable. A hint of vanilla might be involved.

After an hour, of course, any orangey fresh-fruity notes have disappeared. What remains is a charmingly floral, clearly feminine musk-cream quality with a tiny bit of a bitter edge that elevates the scent beyond a girlie level. I even find it quite sexy.

That's basically it. A white floral skin cream, a bit soapy in the evening. As such, it has very good longevity. This is of course not for me, but I’m not surprised that the scent is simply liked by many. Great price-performance ratio.

I thank Tiara for the sample.

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