Darkness vs Homem Neo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Darkness takes 2 of 3 categories.
DarknessChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Homem NeoChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Darkness2/3
Homem Neo1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Darkness
- Sillage & projection
- Darkness
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Homem Neo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DarknessBejarHomem NeoNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
4.13/ 5 · 350 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
60%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
42%Love
39%Like
12%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate
350 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDarkness
SillageDarkness
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
citrus69%
vanilla61%
amber100%
woody92%
musky84%
powdery77%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, amber and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotGrapefruitBitter Orange
Heart
Woody NotesAmberCedarGuaiac WoodCardamomBlack Amber
Base
VanillaSweet NotesMusk
Top
Black PepperPink PepperCardamomNutmegPataqueiraGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
CashmeranCopahu BalmGuaiac WoodVetiverAtlas Cedar
Base
AmberMuskTonka BeanVanillaCoumarinMoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Amber and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring75
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
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#70,915
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#26,289
PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Christophe Raynaud, Verônica Kato
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerHomem NeoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDarkness by Bejar starts with a sharp splash of bitter orange and grapefruit before settling into a warm core of cedar and black amber. A heavy base of sweet vanilla and musk anchors the blend. This fragrance fits cold winter evenings when you want a rich, dark woody trail that clings to a heavy coat.
Reviews →Homem Neo by Natura is a woody-amber fragrance launched in 2022. It opens with a punchy blend of black pepper, pink pepper, and cardamom before settling into a warm heart of cashmeran and guaiac wood. The base features a creamy combination of vanilla, tonka bean, and musk. It performs best in cooler weather, making it…
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, Darkness or Homem Neo?
Darkness takes 2 of 3 categories. Darkness is rated 3.00/5 from 5 votes; Homem Neo is rated 4.13/5 from 350 votes. Choose Darkness for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Homem Neo for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Darkness or Homem Neo?
Darkness lasts longest (Darkness 100/100, Homem Neo 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Darkness or Homem Neo?
Darkness projects furthest (Darkness 75/100, Homem Neo 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Darkness and Homem Neo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Amber and Cedar.
Is Darkness or Homem Neo better for summer or winter?
Darkness suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Darkness and Homem Neo?
Darkness has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Woody Notes, Amber, Cedar and Guaiac Wood, a base of Vanilla, Sweet Notes and Musk. Homem Neo has top notes of Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cashmeran, Copahu Balm, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver, a base of Amber, Musk, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.
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