Fragrance comparison

Neon vs Rara Avis

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

2 wins

Neon

Intelligent

4.502 votes

Rank #48,915 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Rara Avis

Alkemia Perfumes

3.405 votes

Rank #58,579 AromaticOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Neon takes 2 of 2 categories.

Neon
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rara Avis
Choose it for a aromatic and ozonic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Neon2/2

Rara Avis0/2

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: Neon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NeonIntelligent

Rara AvisAlkemia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 53%Had 0%Want 47%

3.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

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

20%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

5 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

⏱ Longevity35

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityNeon

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value0

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%

ozonic92%

green84%

aquatic77%

soft spicy69%

metallic61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both aromatic

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

CucumberMetallic notesCorianderBitter OrangeClary SageMintLavenderCeleryPink PepperViolet LeafLime (Linden) BlossomAldehydes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Violet Leaf and Clary Sage. 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–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#58,579

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerNeonHigher 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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Rara Avis by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. Rara Avis was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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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 Rara Avis?

Neon takes 2 of 2 categories. Neon is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Rara Avis is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Neon for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rara Avis for a aromatic and ozonic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Neon or Rara Avis?

Neon lasts longest (Neon 80/100, Rara Avis 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neon and Rara Avis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Violet Leaf and Clary Sage.

Is Neon or Rara Avis better for summer or winter?

Neon suits daytime wear; Rara Avis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neon and Rara Avis?

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. Rara Avis features Cucumber, Metallic notes, Coriander, Bitter Orange and Clary Sage.