Fragrance comparison

Neon vs Blast From the Past

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Neon

Intelligent

4.502 votes

Rank #48,915 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Blast From the Past

The Dua Brand

4.336 votes

Rank #36,900 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Neon
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Blast From the Past
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Neon1/2

Blast From the Past1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NeonIntelligent

Blast From the PastThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 53%Had 0%Want 47%

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 48%Had 7%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityNeon

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value71

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

aldehydic80%

fresh spicy70%

fresh60%

musky50%

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

leather69%

mossy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

AldehydesBergamotLimeViolet LeafBlueberry

Heart

Clary SageJasmineCedarThyme

Base

DriftwoodMuskOakmossAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

Notes

French labdanumCastoreumOakmossJasmineMyrrhRoseAmalfi LemonClary SagePatchouliCorianderBergamotThyme

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Clary Sage, Jasmine and Thyme. Durations are only published for Blast From the Past, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer33

Fall83

Winter83

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#36,900

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBlast From the PastHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Neon by Intelligent is a fresh, modern masculine scent launched in 2024. It opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes and blueberry, grounded by driftwood and oakmoss. This aromatic composition balances vibrant top notes with a clean, woodsy foundation, making it an versatile pick for daily office wear or casual weekend o…

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Blast From the Past by The Dua Brand revives the brooding powerhouse style of 1980s masculine perfumery. It bursts open with an assertive blast of Amalfi lemon, zesty lime, and bergamot. That sharp citrus flash lasts about twenty minutes before giving way to a rugged aromatic heart of clary sage, basil, and herbal thy…

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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 Blast From the Past?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Neon is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Blast From the Past is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Neon for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Blast From the Past for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Neon or Blast From the Past?

Neon lasts longest (Neon 80/100, Blast From the Past 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neon and Blast From the Past smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Clary Sage, Jasmine and Thyme.

Is Neon or Blast From the Past better for summer or winter?

Neon suits daytime wear; Blast From the Past suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neon and Blast From the Past?

Neon has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lime and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Clary Sage, Jasmine, Cedar and Thyme, a base of Driftwood, Musk, Oakmoss and Amber. Blast From the Past features French labdanum, Castoreum, Oakmoss, Jasmine and Myrrh.