Fragrance comparison

Neutron vs No. 1 Imperial For Men

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 196 ratings analysed

3 wins

Neutron

Ajmal

3.56174 votes

Rank #18,263 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

No. 1 Imperial For Men

Clive Christian

3.6822 votes

Rank #40,952 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Neutron takes 3 of 5 categories.

Neutron
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
No. 1 Imperial For Men
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Neutron3/5

No. 1 Imperial For Men2/5

Ratings & consensus: Neutron
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No. 1 Imperial For Men
Sillage & projection: No. 1 Imperial For Men
Value for money: Neutron
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Neutron

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NeutronAjmal

No. 1 Imperial For MenClive Christian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 52%Had 24%Want 24%

3.68/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%

Category winnerNeutronRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

44%Like

9%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

157 votes

32%Love

32%Like

9%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityNo. 1 Imperial For Men

SillageNo. 1 Imperial For Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value14

Category winnerNeutronBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky92%

floral84%

fresh77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

musky86%

warm spicy72%

citrus58%

powdery44%

fresh30%

Scent match75%Very similar · both musky, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CitrusesMuskFloral NotesSpicesWoodsy NotesFruity Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top15 to 30 minutes

Citruses

Heart2 to 3 hours

Spices

Base5 to 8 hours

Woodsy NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Musk, Spices and Woodsy Notes. Durations are only published for No. 1 Imperial For Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer100

Fall41

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer100

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men80

Unisex0

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,263

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#40,952

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNeutronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Neutron by Ajmal is a clean, bright citrus musk with a soft floral tone and a tidy, lightly woody base. It comes across fresh first, then settles into a smooth, slightly powdery musk that stays easy to wear. It is generally at its best in spring and summer, especially for daytime and casual office wear. Expect moderat…

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No. 1 Imperial For Men by Clive Christian delivers a focused woody spicy scent profile built on a crisp citrus start and a solid wood and musk base. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of fresh citruses that cuts through the air like clean zest. As the initial brightness settles, warm spices surface to add depth, h…

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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, Neutron or No. 1 Imperial For Men?

Neutron takes 3 of 5 categories. Neutron is rated 3.56/5 from 174 votes; No. 1 Imperial For Men is rated 3.68/5 from 22 votes. Choose Neutron for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose No. 1 Imperial For Men for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Neutron or No. 1 Imperial For Men?

No. 1 Imperial For Men lasts longest (No. 1 Imperial For Men 70/100, Neutron 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neutron or No. 1 Imperial For Men?

No. 1 Imperial For Men projects furthest (No. 1 Imperial For Men 64/100, Neutron 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neutron and No. 1 Imperial For Men smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Musk, Spices and Woodsy Notes.

Is Neutron or No. 1 Imperial For Men better for summer or winter?

No. 1 Imperial For Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neutron and No. 1 Imperial For Men?

Neutron features Citruses, Musk, Floral Notes, Spices and Woodsy Notes. No. 1 Imperial For Men has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Spices, a base of Woodsy Notes and Musk.