Fragrance comparison

No. 1 Imperial For Men vs Neutron

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 196 ratings analysed

No. 1 Imperial For Men

Clive Christian

3.6822 votes

Rank #40,952 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Neutron

Ajmal

3.56174 votes

Rank #18,263 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Neutron takes 3 of 5 categories.

No. 1 Imperial For Men
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
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 Men2/5

Neutron3/5

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

No. 1 Imperial For MenClive Christian

NeutronAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%

3.56/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 52%Had 24%Want 24%

Category winnerNeutronRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

32%Like

9%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

23%Love

44%Like

9%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

157 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityNo. 1 Imperial For Men

SillageNo. 1 Imperial For Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value14

¤ Price value80

Category winnerNeutronBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky86%

warm spicy72%

citrus58%

powdery44%

fresh30%

citrus100%

musky92%

floral84%

fresh77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Citruses

Heart2 to 3 hours

Spices

Base5 to 8 hours

Woodsy NotesMusk

Notes

CitrusesMuskFloral NotesSpicesWoodsy NotesFruity Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Musk. 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

Spring80

Summer100

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night60

Spring84

Summer100

Fall41

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex0

Women20

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,952

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,263

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerNeutronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

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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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, No. 1 Imperial For Men or Neutron?

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

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

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, No. 1 Imperial For Men or Neutron?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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