Fragrance comparison

Contemporary vs Neuquen

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 207 ratings analysed

3 wins

Contemporary

Clive Christian

4.31198 votes

Rank #25,723 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Neuquen

JAFRA

4.229 votes

Rank #38,814 Fresh SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Contemporary takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Contemporary3/4

Neuquen1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ContemporaryClive Christian

NeuquenJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 198 votes

Have 43%Had 10%Want 47%

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

56%Love

28%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

198 votes

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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityContemporary

SillageContemporary

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNeuquenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

mossy80%

aromatic70%

powdery60%

violet50%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

GeraniumBlackberryVioletBlack Pepper

Heart3 to 4 hours

CedarNutmeg

Base4 to 7 hours

MossMalt

Top

NutmegBlack PepperBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Red AppleLavenderHerbal NotesGeranium

Base

SandalowoodAmberMuskPatchouliCedarMoss

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Black Pepper, Cedar and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Contemporary, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall75

Winter49

Day100

Night70

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex34

Women11

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,723

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,814

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerContemporaryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Contemporary by Clive Christian takes the traditional aromatic fougere framework and gives it a sharper, fruitier edge. The scent opens with a burst of tart blackberry and crisp geranium, dusted with pungent black pepper and clean, slightly powdery violet. As the tart fruit settles, warm nutmeg and dry cedar take over…

Reviews →

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, Contemporary or Neuquen?

Contemporary takes 3 of 4 categories. Contemporary is rated 4.31/5 from 198 votes; Neuquen is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes. Choose Contemporary for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Neuquen for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Contemporary or Neuquen?

Contemporary lasts longest (Contemporary 76/100, Neuquen 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Contemporary or Neuquen?

Contemporary projects furthest (Contemporary 61/100, Neuquen 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Contemporary and Neuquen smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Geranium, Black Pepper, Cedar and Nutmeg.

Is Contemporary or Neuquen better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Contemporary and Neuquen?

Contemporary has top notes of Geranium, Blackberry, Violet and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cedar and Nutmeg, a base of Moss and Malt. 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.