Neon vs XII December
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
XII December takes 3 of 3 categories.
NeonChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
XII DecemberChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Neon0/3
XII December3/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- XII December
- Sillage & projection
- XII December
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- XII December
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
NeonReservaXII DecemberCropWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
17%Like
17%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityXII December
SillageXII December
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus90%
woody80%
green70%
floral60%
musky50%
citrus100%
white floral92%
woody84%
green77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green LeavesLemonTangerine
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaJasmine
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodCedar
Top
OrangeTangerineLemonGreen Leaves
Heart
RaspberryPetitgrainRoseJasmineGardeniaLily-of-the-Valley
Base
White MuskSandalwoodCedarDark ChocolateVanilla
InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves, Lemon, Tangerine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter25
Day100
Night25
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#59,810
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#53,417
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2008
Reviews0
Category winnerXII DecemberHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotReserva Neon hits the skin with a sharp blast of sliced lemon, bitter green leaves, and sweet tangerine. The citrus opening feels brisk and cold, suited for humid summer mornings or post-gym errands. As the tart top quietens down after fifteen minutes, clean lily-of-the-valley and breezy freesia lift the heart without…
Reviews →Crop XII December opens with a lively spray of freshly peeled sweet orange, tart tangerine, and zesty lemon, paired with crushed green leaves. That initial sunny burst soon settles into a comforting blend of velvety dark chocolate and warm vanilla. A delicate floral heart of creamy gardenia, dewy jasmine, and sweet ra…
Reviews →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 XII December?
XII December takes 3 of 3 categories. Neon is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes; XII December is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Neon for a white floral and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose XII December for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Neon or XII December?
XII December lasts longest (XII December 100/100, Neon 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Neon or XII December?
XII December projects furthest (XII December 75/100, Neon 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Neon and XII December smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Lemon, Tangerine and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Neon or XII December better for summer or winter?
Neon suits daytime wear; XII December suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Neon and XII December?
Neon has top notes of Green Leaves, Lemon and Tangerine, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood and Cedar. XII December has top notes of Orange, Tangerine, Lemon and Green Leaves, heart notes of Raspberry, Petitgrain, Rose and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar and Dark Chocolate.
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