Fragrance comparison

Neandertal Us vs Rose Agathe

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 275 ratings analysed

5 wins

Neandertal Us

Neandertal

3.94148 votes

Rank #8,029 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Rose Agathe

Panouge

3.57127 votes

Rank #13,677 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Neandertal Us takes 5 of 7 categories.

Neandertal Us
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Rose Agathe
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Neandertal Us5/7

Rose Agathe2/7

Ratings & consensus: Neandertal Us
Community sentiment: Neandertal Us
Longevity: Neandertal Us
Sillage & projection: Rose Agathe
Value for money: Rose Agathe
Versatility: Neandertal Us
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Neandertal Us

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Neandertal UsNeandertal

Rose AgathePanouge

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 148 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%

3.57/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 39%Had 13%Want 48%

Category winnerNeandertal UsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

148 votes

35%Love

24%Like

9%Ok

26%Dislike

6%Hate

127 votes

Category winnerNeandertal UsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityNeandertal Us

SillageRose Agathe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value60

Category winnerRose AgatheBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

amber74%

warm spicy65%

earthy56%

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

mineral84%

aromatic77%

metallic69%

amber61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperelemiEucalyptusBergamotOrangePink Pepper

Heart

IncenseCardamomGeraniumRose

Base

Cade oilVetiverCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAgarwood (Oud)MyrrhLabdanumMossHyrax

Top15-30 mins

Metallic notesBlack PepperElemi resin

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseGeraniumGreen AccordIncense

Base6-8+ hrs

Mineral notesLabdanumEbony WoodLeather

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Incense, Geranium and Rose. Durations are only published for Rose Agathe, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer23

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNeandertal UsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men49

Unisex48

Women2

Men15

Unisex53

Women32

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,029

PerfumerEuan McCall

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#13,677

PerfumerMarie Schnirer

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerNeandertal UsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Neandertal 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…

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Rose Agathe by Panouge strips away traditional sweet powdery florals in favor of an edgy, industrial aesthetic. The first spray releases a sharp flash of cold metallic notes and biting black pepper, softened slightly by resinous elemi. Give it ten minutes. A tart crimson rose and pungent green geranium push through th…

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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, Neandertal Us or Rose Agathe?

Neandertal Us takes 5 of 7 categories. Neandertal Us is rated 3.94/5 from 148 votes; Rose Agathe is rated 3.57/5 from 127 votes. Choose Neandertal Us for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Rose Agathe for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Neandertal Us or Rose Agathe?

Neandertal Us lasts longest (Neandertal Us 76/100, Rose Agathe 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neandertal Us or Rose Agathe?

Rose Agathe projects furthest (Rose Agathe 66/100, Neandertal Us 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neandertal Us and Rose Agathe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Incense, Geranium and Rose.

Is Neandertal Us or Rose Agathe better for summer or winter?

For summer, Neandertal Us is the stronger pick. For winter, Neandertal Us is the stronger pick. Rose Agathe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neandertal Us and Rose Agathe?

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). Rose Agathe has top notes of Metallic notes, Black Pepper and Elemi resin, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Green Accord and Incense, a base of Mineral notes, Labdanum, Ebony Wood and Leather.