Virtù vs Neandertal Us
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Virtù takes 4 of 7 categories.
VirtùChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Neandertal UsChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Virtù4/7
Neandertal Us3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Virtù
- Community sentiment
- Neandertal Us
- Longevity
- Neandertal Us
- Sillage & projection
- Virtù
- Value for money
- Virtù
- Versatility
- Virtù
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Neandertal Us
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
VirtùBois 1920Neandertal UsNeandertalWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 83 votes
Have 30%Had 18%Want 52%
3.94/ 5 · 148 votes
Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%
Category winnerVirtùRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
23%Like
13%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
83 votes
38%Love
36%Like
9%Ok
14%Dislike
2%Hate
148 votes
Category winnerNeandertal UsMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNeandertal Us
SillageVirtù
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVirtùBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
amber69%
aromatic61%
aromatic100%
woody91%
fresh spicy83%
amber74%
warm spicy65%
earthy56%
Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
IncenseAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCitrusesSpicy NotesJuniper BerriesSandalwoodGrapefruitCedarAmberBlack PepperPatchouli
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Black PepperelemiEucalyptusBergamotOrangePink Pepper
Heart
IncenseCardamomGeraniumRose
Base
Cade oilVetiverCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAgarwood (Oud)MyrrhLabdanumMossHyrax
InformationalShared notesIncense, Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Black Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring76
Summer31
Fall100
Winter72
Day100
Night–
Spring44
Summer23
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerVirtùMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,189
PerfumerChris Maurice
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#8,927
PerfumerEuan McCall
Launched—
Reviews30
Category winnerNeandertal UsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVirtù opens with bright citrus and a peppery, aromatic lift, then settles into incense, woods and patchouli with a dry, smoky warmth. It reads polished, spicy and slightly resinous rather than playful. This is the kind of unisex scent that often leans masculine in wear. It suits cooler weather best, especially if you …
Reviews →Neandertal Us opens with a sharp burst of black pepper, eucalyptus, and citric elemi over a dark heart of incense and cade oil. Created by perfumer Euan McCall in 2020, this unisex fragrance builds an austere, smoky atmosphere anchored by vetiver, myrrh, and oud. It fits cold winter days and avant-garde art settings f…
Reviews →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, Virtù or Neandertal Us?
Virtù takes 4 of 7 categories. Virtù is rated 4.02/5 from 83 votes; Neandertal Us is rated 3.94/5 from 148 votes. Choose Virtù for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Neandertal Us for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Virtù or Neandertal Us?
Neandertal Us lasts longest (Neandertal Us 76/100, Virtù 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Virtù or Neandertal Us?
Virtù projects furthest (Virtù 64/100, Neandertal Us 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Virtù and Neandertal Us smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Black Pepper.
Is Virtù or Neandertal Us better for summer or winter?
For summer, Virtù is the stronger pick. For winter, Neandertal Us is the stronger pick. Virtù suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Virtù and Neandertal Us?
Virtù features Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Citruses and Spicy Notes. Neandertal Us has top notes of Black Pepper, elemi, Eucalyptus and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Cardamom, Geranium and Rose, a base of Cade oil, Vetiver, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Agarwood (Oud).
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