Fragrance comparison

L'Eau de Kookai vs Neutron

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 238 ratings analysed

L'Eau de Kookai

Kookai

4.3164 votes

Rank #26,095 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Neutron

Ajmal

3.56174 votes

Rank #17,197 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Neutron takes 4 of 7 categories.

L'Eau de Kookai
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer.
Neutron
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in summer.

L'Eau de Kookai3/7

Neutron4/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Eau de Kookai
Community sentiment: L'Eau de Kookai
Longevity: Neutron
Sillage & projection: L'Eau de Kookai
Value for money: Neutron
Versatility: Neutron
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Neutron

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Eau de KookaiKookai

NeutronAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 17%Had 58%Want 25%

3.56/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 52%Had 24%Want 24%

Category winnerL'Eau de KookaiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

23%Love

44%Like

9%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

157 votes

Category winnerL'Eau de KookaiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityNeutron

SillageL'Eau de Kookai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value80

Category winnerNeutronBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh86%

green72%

warm spicy58%

fruity44%

musky30%

citrus100%

musky92%

floral84%

fresh77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, fresh and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CitrusesGreen NotesSpicesMuskFruity NotesFlowers

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CitrusesMuskFloral NotesSpicesWoodsy NotesFruity Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Spices, Musk and Fruity Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer100

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Spring84

Summer100

Fall41

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNeutronMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,095

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#17,197

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerNeutronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Eau de Kookai is a bright citrus fragrance that arrived in 1996. It centers on a sharp, zesty opening of mixed citruses and crisp green notes. This is a scent built for high summer heat when you want something clean and invigorating. It feels like a quick splash of cold water, making it a reliable choice for casual …

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Neutron by Ajmal is a clean, bright citrus musk with a soft floral tone and a tidy, lightly woody base. It comes across fresh first, then settles into a smooth, slightly powdery musk that stays easy to wear. It is generally at its best in spring and summer, especially for daytime and casual office wear. Expect moderat…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'Eau de Kookai or Neutron?

Neutron takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Eau de Kookai is rated 4.31/5 from 64 votes; Neutron is rated 3.56/5 from 174 votes. Choose L'Eau de Kookai for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer. Choose Neutron for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, L'Eau de Kookai or Neutron?

They last about the same: Neutron 61/100, L'Eau de Kookai 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, L'Eau de Kookai or Neutron?

L'Eau de Kookai projects furthest (L'Eau de Kookai 63/100, Neutron 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Eau de Kookai and Neutron smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh and musky accords. Common notes include Citruses, Spices, Musk and Fruity Notes.

Is L'Eau de Kookai or Neutron better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Eau de Kookai is the stronger pick. For winter, Neutron is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Eau de Kookai and Neutron?

L'Eau de Kookai features Citruses, Green Notes, Spices, Musk and Fruity Notes. Neutron features Citruses, Musk, Floral Notes, Spices and Woodsy Notes.