Fragrance comparison

Rebel Hero vs Neon

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 124 ratings analysed

Rebel Hero

Mango

3.4715 votes

Rank #64,166 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Neon

Aaron Terence Hughes

4.11109 votes

Rank #5,525 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Neon takes 4 of 5 categories.

Rebel Hero
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Neon
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Rebel Hero1/5

Neon4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rebel HeroMango

NeonAaron Terence Hughes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 39%Had 26%Want 35%

4.11/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNeonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

48%Love

28%Like

19%Ok

1%Dislike

4%Hate

81 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityNeon

SillageNeon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value56

Category winnerRebel HeroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody90%

green80%

aromatic70%

warm spicy60%

powdery50%

citrus100%

musky92%

sweet84%

woody77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MojitoGinSandalwoodSpicy NotesLimeHerbal NotesGrapefruit

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LimeBergamotGrapefruitSweet OrangePink Pepper

Heart

AmbroxanPineappleGalbanum

Base

White MuskSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Lime and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Rebel Hero, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 42%Work 25%Party 19%Date 14%

Men74

Unisex26

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,166

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,525

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerNeonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rebel Hero by Mango brings a fizzy, cocktail-inspired blast that immediately wakes up the senses. The opening pours out sharp lime, bitter grapefruit, and a distinct splash of juniper gin. It smells crisp. The citrus hits fast with an invigorating mojito kick, accented by crushed mint and subtle herbal greenery. Withi…

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Neon is a bright citrus and pineapple scent built on a big ambroxan and clean musk base. It opens sharp and juicy with lime, grapefruit and pepper, then turns into a smooth, slightly powdery “blue” style dry-down that many people compare to Aventus style fragrances. Expect a loud presence and long wear, but if you dis…

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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, Rebel Hero or Neon?

Neon takes 4 of 5 categories. Rebel Hero is rated 3.47/5 from 15 votes; Neon is rated 4.11/5 from 109 votes. Choose Rebel Hero for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Neon for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rebel Hero or Neon?

Neon lasts longest (Neon 76/100, Rebel Hero 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rebel Hero or Neon?

Neon projects furthest (Neon 69/100, Rebel Hero 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rebel Hero and Neon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Lime and Grapefruit.

Is Rebel Hero or Neon better for summer or winter?

Rebel Hero suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rebel Hero and Neon?

Rebel Hero features Mojito, Gin, Sandalwood, Spicy Notes and Lime. Neon has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Ambroxan, Pineapple and Galbanum, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver.