Fragrance comparison

#261 Blanc vs Neutron

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 218 ratings analysed

5 wins

#261 Blanc

Le Ré Noir

4.3244 votes

Rank #35,928 MuskyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Neutron

Ajmal

3.56174 votes

Rank #17,192 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

#261 Blanc takes 5 of 7 categories.

#261 Blanc
Choose it for a musky and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Neutron
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

#261 Blanc5/7

Neutron2/7

Ratings & consensus: #261 Blanc
Community sentiment: #261 Blanc
Longevity: #261 Blanc
Sillage & projection: #261 Blanc
Value for money: Neutron
Versatility: #261 Blanc
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Neutron

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

#261 BlancLe Ré Noir

NeutronAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 28%Had 22%Want 50%

3.56/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 52%Had 24%Want 24%

Category winner#261 BlancRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

23%Love

44%Like

9%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

157 votes

Category winner#261 BlancMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

Longevity#261 Blanc

Sillage#261 Blanc

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value80

Category winnerNeutronBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

fruity83%

powdery65%

sweet48%

floral30%

citrus100%

musky92%

floral84%

fresh77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both musky and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MuskFruity NotesFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CitrusesMuskFloral NotesSpicesWoodsy NotesFruity Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMusk, Fruity Notes and Floral Notes. Durations are only published for #261 Blanc, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall56

Winter44

Day100

Night35

Spring84

Summer100

Fall41

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winner#261 BlancMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex50

Women43

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 20%Party 7%

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,928

PerfumerValery Sokolov

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#17,192

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerNeutronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

#261 Blanc by Le Ré Noir strips away perfumery clutter to deliver pure comfort. Do not expect loud theatrics here. Instead, the composition opens with a delicate swirl of sweet candied fruity notes resting over steamed milk foam. As the scent settles, gentle floral notes mingle with a generous foundation of clean bodi…

Reviews →

Neutron by Ajmal is a clean, bright citrus musk with a soft floral tone and a tidy, lightly woody base. It comes across fresh first, then settles into a smooth, slightly powdery musk that stays easy to wear. It is generally at its best in spring and summer, especially for daytime and casual office wear. Expect moderat…

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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, #261 Blanc or Neutron?

#261 Blanc takes 5 of 7 categories. #261 Blanc is rated 4.32/5 from 44 votes; Neutron is rated 3.56/5 from 174 votes. Choose #261 Blanc for a musky and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Neutron for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, #261 Blanc or Neutron?

#261 Blanc lasts longest (#261 Blanc 84/100, Neutron 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #261 Blanc or Neutron?

#261 Blanc projects furthest (#261 Blanc 68/100, Neutron 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #261 Blanc and Neutron smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and floral accords. Common notes include Musk, Fruity Notes and Floral Notes.

Is #261 Blanc or Neutron better for summer or winter?

For summer, #261 Blanc is the stronger pick. For winter, #261 Blanc is the stronger pick. #261 Blanc suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.