Fragrance comparison

Neptune vs Spicebomb Extreme

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 15,493 ratings analysed

Neptune

Sister's Aroma

3.504 votes

Rank #22,550 SmokyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Spicebomb Extreme

Viktor&Rolf

4.5015,489 votes

Rank #23,434 VanillaTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spicebomb Extreme takes 3 of 4 categories.

Neptune
Choose it for a smoky and tobacco character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Spicebomb Extreme
Choose it for a vanilla and tobacco character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Neptune1/4

Spicebomb Extreme3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NeptuneSister's Aroma

Spicebomb ExtremeViktor&Rolf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.50/ 5 · 15,489 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

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

68%Love

21%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

15,489 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevitySpicebomb Extreme

SillageSpicebomb Extreme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value53

Category winnerSpicebomb ExtremeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

tobacco88%

warm spicy77%

sweet65%

woody53%

aromatic42%

vanilla100%

tobacco86%

warm spicy72%

sweet58%

cinnamon44%

powdery30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both tobacco, warm spicy 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

Notes

VanillaTobaccoCinnamonCuminBourbon WhiskeySaffron

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBourbon 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

Spring17

Summer8

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#23,434

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Jean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNeptuneHigher 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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Viktor&Rolf Spicebomb Extreme commands attention immediately with a dense blast of black pepper and hot caraway, setting a heavy, warming tone. As the fragrance warms on skin, the harsh spices soften into a thick, sweet tobacco leaf note, wrapped in a dark, rich bourbon vanilla. It is a loud, cozy option built specifi…

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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 Spicebomb Extreme?

Spicebomb Extreme takes 3 of 4 categories. Neptune is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Spicebomb Extreme is rated 4.50/5 from 15,489 votes. Choose Neptune for a smoky and tobacco character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Spicebomb Extreme for a vanilla and tobacco character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Neptune or Spicebomb Extreme?

Spicebomb Extreme lasts longest (Spicebomb Extreme 76/100, Neptune 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neptune or Spicebomb Extreme?

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

Do Neptune and Spicebomb Extreme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tobacco, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Bourbon Whiskey and Tobacco.

Is Neptune or Spicebomb Extreme better for summer or winter?

Neptune suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neptune and Spicebomb Extreme?

Neptune features Burnt Sugar, gunpowder, Bourbon Whiskey and Tobacco. Spicebomb Extreme features Vanilla, Tobacco, Cinnamon, Cumin and Bourbon Whiskey.