Fragrance comparison

Live vs Neandertal Dark 2015

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 98 ratings analysed

6 wins

Live

Van Gils

4.4132 votes

Rank #13,484 OudCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Neandertal Dark 2015

Neandertal

3.2066 votes

Rank #31,666 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Live takes 6 of 7 categories.

Live
Choose it for a oud and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Neandertal Dark 2015
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Live6/7

Neandertal Dark 20151/7

Ratings & consensus: Live
Community sentiment: Live
Longevity: Live
Sillage & projection: Live
Value for money: Live
Versatility: Neandertal Dark 2015
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Live

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LiveVan Gils

Neandertal Dark 2015Neandertal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 37%Had 20%Want 43%

3.20/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerLiveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

28%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

21%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

23%Dislike

17%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerLiveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityLive

SillageLive

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value33

Category winnerLiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

citrus92%

leather84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

patchouli61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

oud77%

leather69%

green61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both oud, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

PatchouliVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherVanilla

Top

Green LeavesPinePink PepperGrapefruitGinger

Heart

GeraniumSeaweedIncenseCaraway

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherVetiverAmberTobaccoMuskSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Patchouli, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Live, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring77

Summer62

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night87

Category winnerNeandertal Dark 2015Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men54

Unisex21

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,484

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#31,666

PerfumerEuan McCall

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerLiveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Van Gils Live brings a crisp, masculine edge that balances brisk fruit with deep woods. It kicks off with a bright splash of orange and bitter grapefruit that wakes up the senses immediately. As the citrus settles, earthy patchouli and dry vetiver step forward, adding clean grit and a grounded tone. The scent finally …

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Neandertal Dark 2015 opens with a bitter crunch of green leaves, cold pine needles, and crushed pink pepper. Grapefruit and ginger give the opening a tart bite that cuts through humid air. Within twenty minutes, the initial brightness subsides as iodine seaweed, dry caraway seeds, and smoky incense rise from the heart…

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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, Live or Neandertal Dark 2015?

Live takes 6 of 7 categories. Live is rated 4.41/5 from 32 votes; Neandertal Dark 2015 is rated 3.20/5 from 66 votes. Choose Live for a oud and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Neandertal Dark 2015 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Live or Neandertal Dark 2015?

Live lasts longest (Live 66/100, Neandertal Dark 2015 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Live or Neandertal Dark 2015?

Live projects furthest (Live 64/100, Neandertal Dark 2015 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Live and Neandertal Dark 2015 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Patchouli, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Live or Neandertal Dark 2015 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Neandertal Dark 2015 is the stronger pick. For winter, Live is the stronger pick. Live suits evening wear; Neandertal Dark 2015 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Live and Neandertal Dark 2015?

Live has top notes of Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather and Vanilla. Neandertal Dark 2015 has top notes of Green Leaves, Pine, Pink Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Geranium, Seaweed, Incense and Caraway, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Vetiver and Amber.