Blast From the Past vs Neon
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.
Blast From the PastChoose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
NeonChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Blast From the Past1/2
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
- Blast From the Past
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Blast From the PastThe Dua BrandNeonIntelligentWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 48%Had 7%Want 44%
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 hate33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
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
Category winners
LongevityNeon
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
citrus77%
leather69%
mossy61%
citrus100%
aromatic90%
aldehydic80%
fresh spicy70%
fresh60%
musky50%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
French labdanumCastoreumOakmossJasmineMyrrhRoseAmalfi LemonClary SagePatchouliCorianderBergamotThyme
No top / heart / base split published
Top
AldehydesBergamotLimeViolet LeafBlueberry
Heart
Clary SageJasmineCedarThyme
Base
DriftwoodMuskOakmossAmberSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesOakmoss, Jasmine, Clary Sage and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Blast From the Past, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer33
Fall83
Winter83
Day100
Night80
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36,900
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#48,915
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerBlast From the PastHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlast From the Past by The Dua Brand revives the brooding powerhouse style of 1980s masculine perfumery. It bursts open with an assertive blast of Amalfi lemon, zesty lime, and bergamot. That sharp citrus flash lasts about twenty minutes before giving way to a rugged aromatic heart of clary sage, basil, and herbal thy…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Blast From the Past or Neon?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Blast From the Past is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Neon is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Blast From the Past for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Neon for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Blast From the Past or Neon?
Neon lasts longest (Neon 80/100, Blast From the Past 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Blast From the Past and Neon smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Jasmine, Clary Sage and Patchouli.
Is Blast From the Past or Neon better for summer or winter?
Blast From the Past suits daytime wear; Neon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Blast From the Past and Neon?
Blast From the Past features French labdanum, Castoreum, Oakmoss, Jasmine and Myrrh. 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.
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