Fragrance comparison

Act 5 vs Neon

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 160 ratings analysed

Act 5

Pantomime

3.7851 votes

Rank #17,789 GreenAromatic

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7%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Neon

Aaron Terence Hughes

4.11109 votes

Rank #5,346 CitrusMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Neon takes 6 of 7 categories.

Act 5
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Neon
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Act 51/7

Neon6/7

Ratings & consensus: Neon
Community sentiment: Neon
Longevity: Neon
Sillage & projection: Neon
Value for money: Neon
Versatility: Act 5
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Neon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Act 5Pantomime

NeonAaron Terence Hughes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 27%Had 12%Want 61%

4.11/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNeonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

24%Like

29%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

51 votes

48%Love

28%Like

19%Ok

1%Dislike

4%Hate

81 votes

Category winnerNeonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityNeon

SillageNeon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value56

Category winnerNeonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

green100%

aromatic83%

balsamic65%

bitter48%

herbal30%

citrus100%

musky92%

sweet84%

woody77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match7%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GalbanumVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LimeBergamotGrapefruitSweet OrangePink Pepper

Heart

AmbroxanPineappleGalbanum

Base

White MuskSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesGalbanum and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Act 5, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall56

Winter33

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAct 5Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex38

Women4

Work 39%Casual 36%Date 17%Party 8%

Men74

Unisex26

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,789

PerfumerFredrik Dalman

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#5,346

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerNeonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pantomime Act 5 rethinks classic vetiver by stripping away heavy campfire smoke and muddy root mulch. The first spray releases a sharp, electric pop of raw galbanum and bitter grapefruit zest. It feels bracing. Crisp green pepper and crushed celery stems follow right behind, giving the opening a crisp, botanical snap.…

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Neon is a bright citrus and pineapple scent built on a big ambroxan and clean musk base. It opens sharp and juicy with lime, grapefruit and pepper, then turns into a smooth, slightly powdery “blue” style dry-down that many people compare to Aventus style fragrances. Expect a loud presence and long wear, but if you dis…

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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, Act 5 or Neon?

Neon takes 6 of 7 categories. Act 5 is rated 3.78/5 from 51 votes; Neon is rated 4.11/5 from 109 votes. Choose Act 5 for a green and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Neon for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Act 5 or Neon?

Neon lasts longest (Neon 76/100, Act 5 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Act 5 or Neon?

Neon projects furthest (Neon 69/100, Act 5 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Act 5 and Neon smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Galbanum and Vetiver.

Is Act 5 or Neon better for summer or winter?

For summer, Act 5 is the stronger pick. For winter, Act 5 is the stronger pick. Act 5 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Act 5 and Neon?

Act 5 features Galbanum and Vetiver. Neon has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Ambroxan, Pineapple and Galbanum, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver.