Lagerfeld Classic vs Neon
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.
Lagerfeld ClassicChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
NeonChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lagerfeld Classic1/2
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
- Lagerfeld Classic
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Lagerfeld ClassicKarl LagerfeldNeonIntelligentWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 2,067 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
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 hate40%Love
35%Like
7%Ok
16%Dislike
3%Hate
2,067 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
Category winners
LongevityNeon
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery92%
amber84%
vanilla77%
aromatic69%
tobacco61%
citrus100%
aromatic90%
aldehydic80%
fresh spicy70%
fresh60%
musky50%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesTarragonClary SageBergamotLemonGreen Notes
Heart
TobaccoSandalwoodOrris RootPatchouliRoseCedarJasmine
Base
AmberMuskVanillaOakmossTonka Bean
Top
AldehydesBergamotLimeViolet LeafBlueberry
Heart
Clary SageJasmineCedarThyme
Base
DriftwoodMuskOakmossAmberSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Clary Sage, Bergamot and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring45
Summer23
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,447
PerfumerRon Winnegrad
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#48,451
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerLagerfeld ClassicHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLagerfeld Classic opens with a striking, sharp blast of soapy aldehydes and green notes, immediately establishing its late seventies pedigree. As it warms on the skin, a dry tobacco leaf note emerges, wrapped in a sweet, powdery amber. This is not a fresh, modern scent for hot summer days, but a heavy, warm option tha…
Reviews →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…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Lagerfeld Classic or Neon?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Lagerfeld Classic is rated 3.93/5 from 2,067 votes; Neon is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Lagerfeld Classic for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Neon for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Lagerfeld Classic or Neon?
Neon lasts longest (Neon 80/100, Lagerfeld Classic 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lagerfeld Classic and Neon smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Clary Sage, Bergamot and Sandalwood.
Is Lagerfeld Classic or Neon better for summer or winter?
Neon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lagerfeld Classic and Neon?
Lagerfeld Classic has top notes of Aldehydes, Tarragon, Clary Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco, Sandalwood, Orris Root and Patchouli, a base of Amber, Musk, 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.
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