Fragrance comparison

Heat vs Neuquen

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

Heat

Denim

2.605 votes

Rank #66,796 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Neuquen

JAFRA

4.229 votes

Rank #37,707 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Heat
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Neuquen
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Heat1/2

Neuquen1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HeatDenim

NeuquenJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 13%Want 63%

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

20%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

40%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate40

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageHeat

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla92%

earthy84%

lavender77%

patchouli69%

mossy61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPatchouli

Heart2-3 hrs

VanillaLavender

Base4-6 hrs

MossCedar

Top

NutmegBlack PepperBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Red AppleLavenderHerbal NotesGeranium

Base

SandalowoodAmberMuskPatchouliCedarMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Patchouli, Lavender and Moss. Durations are only published for Heat, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 45%Work 32%Date 12%Party 11%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,796

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#37,707

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNeuquenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim Heat opens with a sharp burst of bergamot that hits the nose fast. Give it three minutes. The initial alcohol sting burns off quickly, revealing a rugged core of dark patchouli and aromatic lavender. As the fragrance settles onto warm skin, a dusting of dry vanilla rounds out the sharper edges without turning th…

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 …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Heat or Neuquen?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Heat is rated 2.60/5 from 5 votes; Neuquen is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes. Choose Heat for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Neuquen for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Heat or Neuquen?

Heat projects furthest (Heat 75/100, Neuquen 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Heat and Neuquen smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Patchouli, Lavender and Moss.

Is Heat or Neuquen better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Heat and Neuquen?

Heat has top notes of Bergamot and Patchouli, heart notes of Vanilla and Lavender, a base of Moss and Cedar. 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.