Fragrance comparison

Neandertal Us vs True Values For Him

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 168 ratings analysed

4 wins

Neandertal Us

Neandertal

3.94148 votes

Rank #8,927 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

True Values For Him

Tom Tailor

3.4020 votes

Rank #62,992 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Neandertal Us takes 4 of 5 categories.

Neandertal Us
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
True Values For Him
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Neandertal Us4/5

True Values For Him1/5

Ratings & consensus: Neandertal Us
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Neandertal Us
Sillage & projection: Neandertal Us
Value for money: True Values For Him
Versatility: Not scored
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

True Values For HimTom Tailor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 148 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%

3.40/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 50%Had 35%Want 15%

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

15%Love

20%Like

55%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityNeandertal Us

SillageNeandertal Us

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value70

Category winnerTrue Values For HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

amber74%

warm spicy65%

earthy56%

woody100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

camphor70%

fresh spicy60%

lavender50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

EucalyptusLavenderTarragonGeranium

Base

SandalwoodCedarMuskPatchouliTonka BeanMoss

InformationalShared notesEucalyptus, Bergamot, Geranium and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer23

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer33

Fall78

Winter56

Day100

Night36

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men49

Unisex48

Women2

Men94

Unisex0

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,927

PerfumerEuan McCall

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#62,992

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Tom Tailor True Values For Him opens with a bright splash of lemon and bergamot, bringing a clean, citrusy sharpness that feels immediate and refreshing. As the initial zest subsides, the heart introduces a prominent eucalyptus and lavender blend, creating a cool, herbal structure that sits somewhere between a classic…

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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 True Values For Him?

Neandertal Us takes 4 of 5 categories. Neandertal Us is rated 3.94/5 from 148 votes; True Values For Him is rated 3.40/5 from 20 votes. Choose Neandertal Us for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose True Values For Him for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Neandertal Us or True Values For Him?

Neandertal Us lasts longest (Neandertal Us 76/100, True Values For Him 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neandertal Us or True Values For Him?

Neandertal Us projects furthest (Neandertal Us 54/100, True Values For Him 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neandertal Us and True Values For Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Eucalyptus, Bergamot, Geranium and Moss.

Is Neandertal Us or True Values For Him better for summer or winter?

True Values For Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neandertal Us and True Values For Him?

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). True Values For Him has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Eucalyptus, Lavender, Tarragon and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk and Patchouli.