Fragrance comparison

Exaltant Le Musc vs Neon

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

Exaltant Le Musc

Parfums Vintage

3.5917 votes

Rank #43,233 LeatherFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Neon

Intelligent

4.502 votes

Rank #47,387 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Exaltant Le Musc
Choose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Neon
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Exaltant Le Musc1/2

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: Exaltant Le Musc

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Exaltant Le MuscParfums Vintage

NeonIntelligent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 34%Had 6%Want 60%

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

47%Love

6%Like

6%Ok

41%Dislike

0%Hate

17 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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity80

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNeon

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

leather100%

fruity92%

woody84%

ozonic77%

aquatic69%

amber61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

aldehydic80%

fresh spicy70%

fresh60%

musky50%

Scent match16%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Violet LeafBlack CurrantThyme

Heart2 to 3 hours

BlueberryJasmineCedarCinnamon

Base5 to 8 hours

SuedeLeatherAmberPatchouliVanillaOakmoss

Top

AldehydesBergamotLimeViolet LeafBlueberry

Heart

Clary SageJasmineCedarThyme

Base

DriftwoodMuskOakmossAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Thyme, Blueberry and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Exaltant Le Musc, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,233

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#47,387

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerExaltant Le MuscHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Exaltant Le Musc by Parfums Vintage is a leather and fruity fragrance built around an unusual mix of dark berries, herbal greenery, and soft hide. The scent opens immediately with crisp violet leaf, aromatic thyme, and tart black currant. As it settles, sweet blueberry and dry cedar join the mix before sinking into a …

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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, Exaltant Le Musc or Neon?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Exaltant Le Musc is rated 3.59/5 from 17 votes; Neon is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Exaltant Le Musc for a leather and fruity 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, Exaltant Le Musc or Neon?

Neon lasts longest (Neon 80/100, Exaltant Le Musc 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Exaltant Le Musc and Neon smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Thyme, Blueberry and Jasmine.

Is Exaltant Le Musc or Neon better for summer or winter?

Exaltant Le Musc suits daytime wear; Neon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Exaltant Le Musc and Neon?

Exaltant Le Musc has top notes of Violet Leaf, Black Currant and Thyme, heart notes of Blueberry, Jasmine, Cedar and Cinnamon, a base of Suede, Leather, Amber and Patchouli. 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.