Fragrance comparison

Hero vs Neon

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

2 wins

Hero

Amordad

3.754 votes

Rank #65,352 WoodyMusky

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Neon

Reserva

4.006 votes

Rank #59,810 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hero takes 2 of 3 categories.

Hero
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Neon
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Hero2/3

Neon1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HeroAmordad

NeonReserva

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 11%Had 11%Want 78%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

50%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityHero

SillageHero

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value33

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky90%

powdery80%

green70%

aromatic60%

citrus50%

white floral100%

citrus90%

woody80%

green70%

floral60%

musky50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, musky and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesLimeMandarin OrangeSea Notes

Heart

FreesiaRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodCypressCedar

Top

Green LeavesLemonTangerine

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaJasmine

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodCedar

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,810

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNeonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amordad Hero opens with a sharp burst of lime and mandarin orange, backed by a salty sea breeze. This citrus aromatic fragrance is designed for casual daytime wear during hot summer months. It transitions into a clean, floral heart of freesia and lily-of-the-valley, making it an easy choice for high-heat situations.

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Reserva Neon hits the skin with a sharp blast of sliced lemon, bitter green leaves, and sweet tangerine. The citrus opening feels brisk and cold, suited for humid summer mornings or post-gym errands. As the tart top quietens down after fifteen minutes, clean lily-of-the-valley and breezy freesia lift the heart without…

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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, Hero or Neon?

Hero takes 2 of 3 categories. Hero is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Neon is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Hero for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Neon for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hero or Neon?

Hero lasts longest (Hero 60/100, Neon 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hero or Neon?

Hero projects furthest (Hero 67/100, Neon 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hero and Neon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and green accords. Common notes include Freesia, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is Hero or Neon better for summer or winter?

Hero suits daytime wear; Neon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hero and Neon?

Hero has top notes of Green Notes, Lime, Mandarin Orange and Sea Notes, heart notes of Freesia, Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood, Cypress and Cedar. Neon has top notes of Green Leaves, Lemon and Tangerine, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood and Cedar.