Fragrance comparison

Neon vs Neon

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 245 ratings analysed

6 wins

Neon

Aaron Terence Hughes

4.11109 votes

Rank #5,848 CitrusMusky

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9%scent match

Clearly different

Neon

Roads

3.64136 votes

Rank #11,805 VanillaPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Neon takes 6 of 7 categories.

Neon
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Neon
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Neon6/7

Neon1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NeonAaron Terence Hughes

NeonRoads

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.64/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerNeonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

28%Like

19%Ok

1%Dislike

4%Hate

81 votes

39%Love

35%Like

7%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

110 votes

Category winnerNeonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityNeon

SillageNeon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value55

Category winnerNeonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky92%

sweet84%

woody77%

amber69%

powdery61%

vanilla100%

powdery91%

cinnamon83%

iris74%

fresh spicy65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match9%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known

Top

LimeBergamotGrapefruitSweet OrangePink Pepper

Heart

AmbroxanPineappleGalbanum

Base

White MuskSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver

Top

CinnamonNutmeg

Heart

VanillaHeliotropeIris

Base

Woody Notes

InformationalNo shared notesNote durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer42

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night46

Category winnerNeonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex26

Women0

Men0

Unisex39

Women61

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,848

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#11,805

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerNeonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Neon is a bright citrus and pineapple scent built on a big ambroxan and clean musk base. It opens sharp and juicy with lime, grapefruit and pepper, then turns into a smooth, slightly powdery “blue” style dry-down that many people compare to Aventus style fragrances. Expect a loud presence and long wear, but if you dis…

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Neon by Roads is a woody spicy scent that defies expectations with its gourmand-leaning opening. It hits the skin with a vibrant mix of cinnamon and nutmeg, quickly warming into a powdery vanilla and iris heart. Perfect for anyone wanting a distinct, cozy fragrance that feels alive and energetic through the fall or wi…

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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, Neon or Neon?

Neon takes 6 of 7 categories. Neon is rated 4.11/5 from 109 votes; Neon is rated 3.64/5 from 136 votes. Choose Neon for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Neon for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Do Neon and Neon smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords.

Is Neon or Neon better for summer or winter?

Neon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neon and Neon?

Neon has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Ambroxan, Pineapple and Galbanum, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver. Neon has top notes of Cinnamon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Vanilla, Heliotrope and Iris, a base of Woody Notes.