Fragrance comparison

Neandertal Us vs Virtù

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 231 ratings analysed

Neandertal Us

Neandertal

3.94148 votes

Rank #8,927 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Virtù

Bois 1920

4.0283 votes

Rank #32,189 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virtù takes 4 of 7 categories.

Neandertal Us
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Virtù
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Neandertal Us3/7

Virtù4/7

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

VirtùBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 148 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%

4.02/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 30%Had 18%Want 52%

Category winnerVirtùRating 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

48%Love

23%Like

13%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

83 votes

Category winnerNeandertal UsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityNeandertal Us

SillageVirtù

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value45

Category winnerVirtùBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

amber74%

warm spicy65%

earthy56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match56%Closely related · 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

Notes

IncenseAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCitrusesSpicy NotesJuniper BerriesSandalwoodGrapefruitCedarAmberBlack PepperPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Agarwood (Oud). 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–

Spring76

Summer31

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night–

Category winnerVirtùMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men49

Unisex48

Women2

Men79

Unisex18

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,927

PerfumerEuan McCall

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#32,189

PerfumerChris Maurice

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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Virtù opens with bright citrus and a peppery, aromatic lift, then settles into incense, woods and patchouli with a dry, smoky warmth. It reads polished, spicy and slightly resinous rather than playful. This is the kind of unisex scent that often leans masculine in wear. It suits cooler weather best, especially if you …

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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 Virtù?

Virtù takes 4 of 7 categories. Neandertal Us is rated 3.94/5 from 148 votes; Virtù is rated 4.02/5 from 83 votes. Choose Neandertal Us for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Virtù for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Neandertal Us or Virtù?

Neandertal Us lasts longest (Neandertal Us 76/100, Virtù 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neandertal Us or Virtù?

Virtù projects furthest (Virtù 64/100, Neandertal Us 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neandertal Us and Virtù smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Neandertal Us or Virtù better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Neandertal Us and Virtù?

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). Virtù features Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Citruses and Spicy Notes.