Fragrance comparison

Anonyme X: Neroli Edition vs Upton

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

3 wins

Anonyme X: Neroli Edition

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #44,058 WoodyMossy

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Upton

Papillon

4.1010 votes

Rank #40,256 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anonyme X: Neroli Edition takes 3 of 5 categories.

Anonyme X: Neroli Edition
Choose it for a woody and mossy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Upton
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Anonyme X: Neroli Edition3/5

Upton2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Anonyme X: Neroli Edition
Sillage & projection: Upton
Value for money: Anonyme X: Neroli Edition
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Anonyme X: Neroli Edition
Fragranxe ranking: Upton

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Anonyme X: Neroli EditionThe Dua Brand

UptonPapillon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 83%Had 0%Want 17%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 67%Had 5%Want 29%

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

40%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAnonyme X: Neroli Edition

SillageUpton

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value66

Category winnerAnonyme X: Neroli EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

mossy92%

earthy84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

powdery70%

green60%

lavender50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PetitgrainOakmossNeroliTuberoseVetiverCedarMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

LavenderRosemaryNeroliPetitgrain

Heart2-3 hrs

GalbanumJasmineGeraniumClary Sage

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodCedarAmberVetiverOakmoss

Category winnerAnonyme X: Neroli EditionLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 20%Party 14%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 44%Casual 35%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,058

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#40,256

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerUptonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anonyme X: Neroli Edition by The Dua Brand takes the classic woody chypre framework and injects it with a vibrant burst of bitter orange blossom. Fresh neroli and crushed green petitgrain explode on initial spray. The blast is sharp and bracing. Soon after, creamy tuberose weaves into an earthy foundation of damp oakm…

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Papillon Upton opens with an intense, bracing jolt of lavender, bitter petitgrain, and crushed rosemary leaves. It immediately recalls classic European barbershop traditions. Give the sharp opening five minutes to burn off its alcohol vapor before leaning in. Once the initial blast settles, dry green galbanum, herbal …

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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, Anonyme X: Neroli Edition or Upton?

Anonyme X: Neroli Edition takes 3 of 5 categories. Anonyme X: Neroli Edition is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Upton is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Anonyme X: Neroli Edition for a woody and mossy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Upton for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Anonyme X: Neroli Edition or Upton?

Anonyme X: Neroli Edition lasts longest (Anonyme X: Neroli Edition 80/100, Upton 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anonyme X: Neroli Edition or Upton?

Upton projects furthest (Upton 63/100, Anonyme X: Neroli Edition 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anonyme X: Neroli Edition and Upton smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Oakmoss, Neroli and Vetiver.

Is Anonyme X: Neroli Edition or Upton better for summer or winter?

Anonyme X: Neroli Edition suits daytime wear; Upton suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anonyme X: Neroli Edition and Upton?

Anonyme X: Neroli Edition features Petitgrain, Oakmoss, Neroli, Tuberose and Vetiver. Upton has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Neroli and Petitgrain, heart notes of Galbanum, Jasmine, Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Amber and Vetiver.