Fragrance comparison

Aequor vs Neuquen

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aequor

JAFRA

4.5012 votes

Rank #33,082 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

78%scent match

Very similar

Neuquen

JAFRA

4.229 votes

Rank #41,294 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aequor takes 4 of 4 categories.

Aequor
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Neuquen
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aequor4/4

Neuquen0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AequorJAFRA

NeuquenJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 58%Had 12%Want 31%

4.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 55%Had 35%Want 10%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

33%Love

56%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAequor

SillageAequor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAequorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

green61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match78%Very similar · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotBlack PepperMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

Herbal NotesGeraniumLavenderRed Apple

Base

MuskMossAmberCedarPatchouliSandalwood

Top

NutmegBlack PepperBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Red AppleLavenderHerbal NotesGeranium

Base

SandalowoodAmberMuskPatchouliCedarMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall50

Winter10

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,082

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#41,294

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAequorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aequor by JAFRA offers a crisp woody profile built on fresh spices and citrus. It opens with a bright mix of bergamot and black pepper before settling into a steady, aromatic heart of geranium and lavender. This versatile masculine scent suits daily office wear or casual spring afternoons, providing a clean presence t…

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Neuquen by JAFRA is a woody, spicy fragrance for men launched in 2012. It opens with a punch of nutmeg and black pepper, settling into a heart of crisp red apple and herbal notes. This versatile scent rests on a warm foundation of sandalwood, cedar, and moss, making it a reliable choice for casual daytime wear during …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aequor or Neuquen?

Aequor takes 4 of 4 categories. Aequor is rated 4.50/5 from 12 votes; Neuquen is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes. Choose Aequor for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Neuquen for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aequor or Neuquen?

Aequor lasts longest (Aequor 62/100, Neuquen 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aequor or Neuquen?

Aequor projects furthest (Aequor 52/100, Neuquen 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aequor and Neuquen smell similar?

Very similar: a 78% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg.

Is Aequor or Neuquen better for summer or winter?

Aequor suits daytime wear; Neuquen suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aequor and Neuquen?

Aequor has top notes of Bergamot, Black Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg, heart notes of Herbal Notes, Geranium, Lavender and Red Apple, a base of Musk, Moss, Amber and Cedar. Neuquen has top notes of Nutmeg, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Red Apple, Lavender, Herbal Notes and Geranium, a base of Sandalowood, Amber, Musk and Patchouli.