Neandertal Us vs Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories.
Neandertal UsChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in winter.
Odyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirChoose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Neandertal Us0/7
Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
- Value for money
- Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
- Versatility
- Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Neandertal UsNeandertalOdyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirArmafWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 148 votes
Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%
4.38/ 5 · 355 votes
Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%
Category winnerOdyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
36%Like
9%Ok
14%Dislike
2%Hate
148 votes
69%Love
22%Like
6%Ok
2%Dislike
2%Hate
311 votes
Category winnerOdyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageOdyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOdyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody91%
fresh spicy83%
amber74%
warm spicy65%
earthy56%
citrus100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
caramel77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperelemiEucalyptusBergamotOrangePink Pepper
Heart
IncenseCardamomGeraniumRose
Base
Cade oilVetiverCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAgarwood (Oud)MyrrhLabdanumMossHyrax
Top
MandarinOrangeLavenderCardamomBlack Pepper
Heart
CaramelTonka BeanPatchouliIncense
Base
VanillaVetiver
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Orange, Incense and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring44
Summer23
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring86
Summer55
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOdyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,927
PerfumerEuan McCall
Launched—
Reviews30
Overall rank#961
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews53
Category winnerOdyssey Mandarin Sky ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNeandertal Us opens with a sharp burst of black pepper, eucalyptus, and citric elemi over a dark heart of incense and cade oil. Created by perfumer Euan McCall in 2020, this unisex fragrance builds an austere, smoky atmosphere anchored by vetiver, myrrh, and oud. It fits cold winter days and avant-garde art settings f…
Reviews →Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir opens with a bright burst of sweet citrus that immediately grabs your attention. The juicy mandarin and fresh orange sparkle against a sharp background of lavender and black pepper. As the liquid warms on your skin, it shifts from a zesty splash into a heavy, dark gourmand. The heart brings…
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, Neandertal Us or Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir?
Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories. Neandertal Us is rated 3.94/5 from 148 votes; Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir is rated 4.38/5 from 355 votes. Choose Neandertal Us for a aromatic and woody character. Best in winter. Choose Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Neandertal Us or Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir?
They last about the same: Neandertal Us 76/100, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir 76/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Neandertal Us or Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir?
Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir projects furthest (Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir 67/100, Neandertal Us 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Neandertal Us and Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Orange, Incense and Cardamom.
Is Neandertal Us or Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir better for summer or winter?
For summer, Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Neandertal Us is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Neandertal Us and Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir?
Neandertal Us has top notes of Black Pepper, elemi, Eucalyptus and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Cardamom, Geranium and Rose, a base of Cade oil, Vetiver, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Agarwood (Oud). Odyssey Mandarin Sky Elixir has top notes of Mandarin, Orange, Lavender and Cardamom, heart notes of Caramel, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Incense, a base of Vanilla and Vetiver.
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