Fragrance comparison

Neandertal Us vs Signature

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 177 ratings analysed

4 wins

Neandertal Us

Neandertal

3.94148 votes

Rank #8,727 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Signature

Majouri

4.0729 votes

Rank #20,071 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Neandertal Us takes 4 of 7 categories.

Neandertal Us
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Signature
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Neandertal Us4/7

Signature3/7

Ratings & consensus: Neandertal Us
Community sentiment: Signature
Longevity: Neandertal Us
Sillage & projection: Neandertal Us
Value for money: Signature
Versatility: Signature
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

SignatureMajouri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 148 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%

4.07/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 33%Had 5%Want 61%

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

38%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerSignatureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityNeandertal Us

SillageNeandertal Us

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSignatureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

amber74%

warm spicy65%

earthy56%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, amber and aromatic

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black PepperPink PepperArtemisia

Heart3 to 4 hours

MyrrhIncenseGinger

Base4 to 7 hours

VanillaVetiverWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Pink Pepper, Incense and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Signature, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer23

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring82

Summer76

Fall100

Winter100

Day87

Night100

Category winnerSignatureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men49

Unisex48

Women2

Men73

Unisex20

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,727

PerfumerEuan McCall

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#20,071

PerfumerChristian Vermorel

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Signature by Majouri is a woody spicy fragrance built on a backbone of dry smoke, resinous warmth, and vibrant spices. The scent opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and pink pepper, balanced by the herbal bitterness of artemisia. As it settles, dark myrrh and cool incense take center stage, brightened slightly by…

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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, Neandertal Us or Signature?

Neandertal Us takes 4 of 7 categories. Neandertal Us is rated 3.94/5 from 148 votes; Signature is rated 4.07/5 from 29 votes. Choose Neandertal Us for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Signature for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Neandertal Us or Signature?

Neandertal Us lasts longest (Neandertal Us 76/100, Signature 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neandertal Us or Signature?

Neandertal Us projects furthest (Neandertal Us 54/100, Signature 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neandertal Us and Signature smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Incense and Vetiver.

Is Neandertal Us or Signature better for summer or winter?

For summer, Signature is the stronger pick. For winter, Neandertal Us is the stronger pick. Signature suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neandertal Us and Signature?

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). Signature has top notes of Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Artemisia, heart notes of Myrrh, Incense and Ginger, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver and White Musk.