Fragrance comparison

Ettore Bugatti vs Neon

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 61 ratings analysed

Ettore Bugatti

Diana de Silva

4.4659 votes

Rank #11,047 CitrusLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

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.

Ettore Bugatti
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Neon
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ettore Bugatti1/2

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: Ettore Bugatti

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ettore BugattiDiana de Silva

NeonIntelligent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 48%Had 12%Want 40%

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

64%Love

25%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

59 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity80

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNeon

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

leather91%

woody83%

smoky74%

aromatic65%

musky56%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

aldehydic80%

fresh spicy70%

fresh60%

musky50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

LemonLimeBergamotAldehydesNeroliGreen NotesClary SagePalisander Rosewood

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationRoseCedarJasmineSandalwoodOrris RootPatchouli

Base6-9+ hrs

CastoreumLeatherVanillaOakmossBenzoinAmberLabdanumMusk

Top

AldehydesBergamotLimeViolet LeafBlueberry

Heart

Clary SageJasmineCedarThyme

Base

DriftwoodMuskOakmossAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Aldehydes and Clary Sage. Durations are only published for Ettore Bugatti, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer86

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night73

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,047

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#48,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEttore BugattiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ettore Bugatti by Diana de Silva hits the skin with an electric punch of sunbaked lemon, bergamot zest, and fizzy aldehydes. It wastes no time. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus initial spray yields to spicy carnation, dry cedarwood, and earthy patchouli. As body heat warms the base, dense leather and pungent oa…

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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, Ettore Bugatti or Neon?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Ettore Bugatti is rated 4.46/5 from 59 votes; Neon is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Ettore Bugatti for a citrus and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Neon for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ettore Bugatti or Neon?

Neon lasts longest (Neon 80/100, Ettore Bugatti 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ettore Bugatti and Neon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and musky accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Aldehydes and Clary Sage.

Is Ettore Bugatti or Neon better for summer or winter?

Ettore Bugatti suits daytime wear; Neon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ettore Bugatti and Neon?

Ettore Bugatti has top notes of Lemon, Lime, Bergamot and Aldehydes, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Castoreum, Leather, Vanilla and Oakmoss. 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.