Fragrance comparison

Antaeus vs Neon

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5,805 ratings analysed

Antaeus

Chanel

4.255,803 votes

Rank #26,393 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Neon

Intelligent

4.502 votes

Rank #48,915 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Antaeus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Neon
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Antaeus1/2

Neon1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AntaeusChanel

NeonIntelligent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 5,803 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 53%Had 0%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

30%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

5,803 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNeon

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

mossy77%

earthy69%

smoky61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

aldehydic80%

fresh spicy70%

fresh60%

musky50%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Clary SageCorianderBergamotLimeAmalfi LemonMyrtle

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseThymeBasilJasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

CastoreumOakmossPatchouliFrench labdanum

Top

AldehydesBergamotLimeViolet LeafBlueberry

Heart

Clary SageJasmineCedarThyme

Base

DriftwoodMuskOakmossAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Bergamot, Lime and Thyme. Durations are only published for Antaeus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,393

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAntaeusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Antaeus opens with an assertive flash of tart Amalfi lemon, herbaceous clary sage, and bitter myrtle. You smell clean aromatic soap right before a deep wall of dark red rose, earthy patchouli, and warm labdanum takes over. Its signature base relies on oakmoss and a rich leather accord built around castoreum, cr…

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Neon by Intelligent is a fresh, modern masculine scent launched in 2024. It opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes and blueberry, grounded by driftwood and oakmoss. This aromatic composition balances vibrant top notes with a clean, woodsy foundation, making it an versatile pick for daily office wear or casual weekend o…

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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, Antaeus or Neon?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Antaeus is rated 4.25/5 from 5,803 votes; Neon is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Antaeus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Neon for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Antaeus or Neon?

They last about the same: Neon 80/100, Antaeus 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Do Antaeus and Neon smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Lime and Thyme.

Is Antaeus or Neon better for summer or winter?

Antaeus suits evening wear; Neon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Antaeus and Neon?

Antaeus has top notes of Clary Sage, Coriander, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Rose, Thyme, Basil and Jasmine, a base of Castoreum, Oakmoss, Patchouli and French labdanum. Neon has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lime and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Clary Sage, Jasmine, Cedar and Thyme, a base of Driftwood, Musk, Oakmoss and Amber.