Fragrance comparison

Neptune vs Cosa Nostra

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

Neptune

Sister's Aroma

3.504 votes

Rank #22,550 SmokyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Cosa Nostra

Wren Atelier

4.0010 votes

Rank #21,813 WoodyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cosa Nostra takes 4 of 4 categories.

Neptune
Choose it for a smoky and tobacco character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cosa Nostra
Choose it for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Neptune0/4

Cosa Nostra4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NeptuneSister's Aroma

Cosa NostraWren Atelier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 36%Had 2%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

50%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCosa Nostra

SillageCosa Nostra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value42

Category winnerCosa NostraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

tobacco88%

warm spicy77%

sweet65%

woody53%

aromatic42%

woody100%

tobacco92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

sweet61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both tobacco, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Burnt SugargunpowderBourbon WhiskeyTobacco

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Sicilian BergamotCognac

Heart

Bourbon WhiskeyMetallic notesLeathergunpowder

Base

TobaccoCedarVetiverAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesgunpowder, Bourbon Whiskey and Tobacco. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter75

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#21,813

PerfumerRenato Lopena Jr.

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerCosa NostraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Neptune leans dark, smoky and slightly boozy, with burnt sugar softening the edges of gunpowder, tobacco and bourbon whiskey. It reads more like a statement scent than an everyday freshie. On skin, it is likely to suit wearers who enjoy dry smoke, warm spice and a sweet charred finish. Sample first if you are sensiti…

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Cosa Nostra by Wren Atelier is a daring unisex scent built on a foundation of Bourbon whiskey and gunpowder. Launched in 2021, this fragrance captures the intensity of leather and tobacco, making it a bold choice for cooler evenings or nights out. It creates a striking presence that demands attention and suits those w…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Neptune or Cosa Nostra?

Cosa Nostra takes 4 of 4 categories. Neptune is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Cosa Nostra is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Neptune for a smoky and tobacco character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Cosa Nostra for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Neptune or Cosa Nostra?

Cosa Nostra lasts longest (Cosa Nostra 80/100, Neptune 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neptune or Cosa Nostra?

Cosa Nostra projects furthest (Cosa Nostra 67/100, Neptune 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neptune and Cosa Nostra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tobacco, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include gunpowder, Bourbon Whiskey and Tobacco.

Is Neptune or Cosa Nostra better for summer or winter?

Neptune suits evening wear; Cosa Nostra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neptune and Cosa Nostra?

Neptune features Burnt Sugar, gunpowder, Bourbon Whiskey and Tobacco. Cosa Nostra has top notes of Sicilian Bergamot and Cognac, heart notes of Bourbon Whiskey, Metallic notes, Leather and gunpowder, a base of Tobacco, Cedar, Vetiver and Amber.