Fragrance comparison

2 THE HELPER vs Neandertal Light

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 10 Oct 2026 267 ratings analysed

2 THE HELPER

hOUSE OF hELIOS

4.502 votes

Rank #57,226 HerbalAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Neandertal Light

Neandertal

3.83265 votes

Rank #6,200 MetallicWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Neandertal Light takes 1 of 1 categories.

2 THE HELPER
Choose it for a herbal and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Neandertal Light
Choose it for a metallic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

2 THE HELPER0/1

Neandertal Light1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Neandertal Light

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

2 THE HELPERhOUSE OF hELIOS

Neandertal LightNeandertal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

3.83/ 5 · 265 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

38%Love

31%Like

11%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

265 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value27

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

herbal100%

aromatic92%

green84%

floral77%

fresh69%

woody61%

metallic100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

ozonic77%

animalic69%

aquatic61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

ChamomileWildflowersLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

GalbanumViolet LeafCorianderDamask Rose

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliCedarwoodMusk

Top

Hinoki WoodViolet LeafGalbanumCoriander

Heart

Metallic notesOrris Root

Base

AmbergrisLeatherMuskPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Violet Leaf, Coriander and Patchouli. Durations are only published for 2 THE HELPER, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night43

Spring100

Summer82

Fall0

Winter48

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 18%Party 9%

Men42

Unisex53

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,226

PerfumerCoralie Spicher

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,200

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews46

Category winnerNeandertal LightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

2 THE HELPER by hOUSE OF hELIOS is a brisk herbal fragrance built around soothing chamomile and tart lemon. The opening snaps with bright citrus and crushed meadow wildflowers. It feels crisp. Soon after, sharp green galbanum and dewy violet leaf take over the center, accompanied by soft Damask rose and coriander. The…

Reviews →

Neandertal Light opens with sharp galbanum, crushed violet leaf, and cold hinoki wood before settling into a strange metallic hum over powdery orris root. It projects an icy, mineral atmosphere that thrives on crisp spring mornings or humid summer heat. As the initial sharpness softens, clean musk and salty ambergris …

Reviews →

InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 2 THE HELPER or Neandertal Light?

Neandertal Light takes 1 of 1 categories. 2 THE HELPER is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Neandertal Light is rated 3.83/5 from 265 votes. Choose 2 THE HELPER for a herbal and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Neandertal Light for a metallic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Do 2 THE HELPER and Neandertal Light smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Violet Leaf, Coriander and Patchouli.

Is 2 THE HELPER or Neandertal Light better for summer or winter?

2 THE HELPER suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 2 THE HELPER and Neandertal Light?

2 THE HELPER has top notes of Chamomile, Wildflowers and Lemon, heart notes of Galbanum, Violet Leaf, Coriander and Damask Rose, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood and Musk. Neandertal Light has top notes of Hinoki Wood, Violet Leaf, Galbanum and Coriander, heart notes of Metallic notes and Orris Root, a base of Ambergris, Leather, Musk and Patchouli.