Fragrance comparison

Neon vs Eau de Caron

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 82 ratings analysed

Neon

Intelligent

4.502 votes

Rank #48,915 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Eau de Caron

Caron

4.2480 votes

Rank #13,687 AromaticCitrus

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.
Eau de Caron
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Neon1/2

Eau de Caron1/2

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: Eau de Caron

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NeonIntelligent

Eau de CaronCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 53%Had 0%Want 47%

4.24/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 46%Had 13%Want 40%

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

55%Love

31%Like

3%Ok

5%Dislike

6%Hate

80 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNeon

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value45

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

aldehydic80%

fresh spicy70%

fresh60%

musky50%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamotLimeViolet LeafBlueberry

Heart

Clary SageJasmineCedarThyme

Base

DriftwoodMuskOakmossAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

LemonBergamotClary SageAldehydesBasilMandarin Orange

Heart

ThymeCarnationCedarJasmineOrange BlossomOrchid

Base

OakmossLeatherBenzoinMyrrhPatchouliVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Clary Sage and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring91

Summer63

Fall100

Winter67

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex38

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#13,687

PerfumerGerard Lefort

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerEau de CaronHigher 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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Eau de Caron opens with a sharp burst of lemon, bergamot, and basil before shifting into a dark, smoky heart. Thyme, clary sage, and oakmoss create an herbal chypre texture that settles into amber, myrrh, and leather. It offers a vintage alternative to modern sweet colognes.

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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 Eau de Caron?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Neon is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Eau de Caron is rated 4.24/5 from 80 votes. Choose Neon for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Caron for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Neon or Eau de Caron?

Neon lasts longest (Neon 80/100, Eau de Caron 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neon and Eau de Caron smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Clary Sage and Jasmine.

Is Neon or Eau de Caron better for summer or winter?

Neon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neon and Eau de Caron?

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. Eau de Caron has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Clary Sage and Aldehydes, heart notes of Thyme, Carnation, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Benzoin and Myrrh.