Fragrance comparison

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic vs Neon Night

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 8,358 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic

Guerlain

4.128,272 votes

Rank #4,625 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Neon Night

M.INT

3.3786 votes

Rank #19,747 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Neon Night
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic4/7

Neon Night3/7

Ratings & consensus: Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic
Community sentiment: Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic
Longevity: Neon Night
Sillage & projection: Neon Night
Value for money: Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic
Versatility: Neon Night
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine BasilicGuerlain

Neon NightM.INT

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 8,272 votes

Have 49%Had 20%Want 31%

3.37/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 22%Had 18%Want 60%

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Mandarine BasilicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

48%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

8,272 votes

17%Love

47%Like

24%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Mandarine BasilicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityNeon Night

SillageNeon Night

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value31

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Mandarine BasilicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

green72%

aromatic58%

fresh44%

sweet30%

citrus100%

green92%

white floral84%

fresh77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, green and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

ClementineBitter OrangeOrange BlossomGreen TeaIvy

Heart1 to 3 hours

Mandarin OrangeBasilChamomilePeony

Base2 to 4 hours

SandalwoodAmber

Top

Green TeaBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasminePeony

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesGreen Tea, Mandarin Orange, Peony and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer100

Fall17

Winter17

Day100

Night9

Spring100

Summer100

Fall38

Winter12

Day100

Night21

Category winnerNeon NightMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex36

Women63

Men30

Unisex60

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,625

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#19,747

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Mandarine BasilicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic by Guerlain is a bright citrus aromatic fragrance built around crisp orchard fruit and garden greens. It opens with an immediate rush of juicy clementine and bitter orange, accented by a leafy touch of green tea and ivy. As the initial zest settles, herbal basil and sweet mandarin oran…

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Neon Night by M.INT is a crisp citrus aromatic fragrance that balances energetic top notes with a soft floral heart. Launched in 2016, this versatile scent features green tea and bergamot over a smooth sandalwood base. It provides a refreshing boost for daytime wear in warm weather, transitioning easily from casual mo…

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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, Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic or Neon Night?

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic takes 4 of 7 categories. Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic is rated 4.12/5 from 8,272 votes; Neon Night is rated 3.37/5 from 86 votes. Choose Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Neon Night for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic or Neon Night?

Neon Night lasts longest (Neon Night 63/100, Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic or Neon Night?

Neon Night projects furthest (Neon Night 58/100, Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic and Neon Night smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and fresh accords. Common notes include Green Tea, Mandarin Orange, Peony and Sandalwood.

Is Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic or Neon Night better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic is the stronger pick. For winter, Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic is the stronger pick. Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic suits daytime wear; Neon Night suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic and Neon Night?

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic has top notes of Clementine, Bitter Orange, Orange Blossom and Green Tea, heart notes of Mandarin Orange, Basil, Chamomile and Peony, a base of Sandalwood and Amber. Neon Night has top notes of Green Tea, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Peony, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Amber.