Fragrance comparison

Neandertal Us vs Tamima

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 469 ratings analysed

Neandertal Us

Neandertal

3.94148 votes

Rank #8,927 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Tamima

Moresque

4.10321 votes

Rank #8,514 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tamima takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Neandertal Us2/7

Tamima5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Neandertal UsNeandertal

TamimaMoresque

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 148 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%

4.10/ 5 · 321 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerTamimaRating 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

40%Love

41%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

321 votes

Category winnerTamimaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityNeandertal Us

SillageTamima

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value36

Category winnerNeandertal UsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

amber74%

warm spicy65%

earthy56%

woody100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

musky61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

Top20-30 mins

NeroliOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

AmberEucalyptusSageCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base6-9 hrs

VanillaCashmeranAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesEucalyptus, Orange, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Tamima, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer23

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer44

Fall0

Winter80

Day100

Night79

Category winnerTamimaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men49

Unisex48

Women2

Men4

Unisex32

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,927

PerfumerEuan McCall

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#8,514

PerfumerAndrea (Thero) Casotti

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerTamimaHigher 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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Moresque Tamima is a comforting woody fragrance that wraps you in the cozy feel of a soft cashmere sweater. It opens with an uplifting splash of neroli and sweet orange before settling into a soothing blend of eucalyptus, earthy sage, and golden amber. The dry-down introduces plush cashmeran, smooth vanilla, and gentl…

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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 Tamima?

Tamima takes 5 of 7 categories. Neandertal Us is rated 3.94/5 from 148 votes; Tamima is rated 4.10/5 from 321 votes. Choose Neandertal Us for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Tamima for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Neandertal Us or Tamima?

They last about the same: Neandertal Us 76/100, Tamima 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Neandertal Us or Tamima?

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

Do Neandertal Us and Tamima smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Eucalyptus, Orange, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Neandertal Us or Tamima better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Neandertal Us and Tamima?

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). Tamima has top notes of Neroli and Orange, heart notes of Amber, Eucalyptus, Sage and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Vanilla, Cashmeran and Agarwood (Oud).