Proxima
Centauri PerfumesEau de Parfum2020
Side by side
Proxima vs. Neandertal Light
Is Proxima better than Neandertal Light?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
MuskAldehydesGrapefruit
woodyozonicfresh spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Proxima and Neandertal Light?
| Proxima | Neandertal Light | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Peter Carter | Euan McCall, Christian Carbonnel |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Proxima and Neandertal Light smell?
Proxima
Fruity
Woody
Citrus
Ozonic
Aldehydic
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Neandertal Light
Metallic
Woody
Aromatic
Ozonic
Green
Amber
Animalic
Aquatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Proxima and Neandertal Light share?
Top
Wild BerriesAldehydesBlackcurrantGrapefruit
Aquatic NotesJuniperAldehydesBergamotGrapefruitLimeMandarin OrangePink PepperHinoki Cypress
Heart
JasmineOzonic NotesRoseIris
FrankincenseMyrrhAngelicaGalbanumCarawayGingerSaffronTobacco
Base
MuskWoody Notes
CedarwoodStyraxAmberMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Proxima or Neandertal Light?
| Proxima | Neandertal Light | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Proxima and Neandertal Light?
This is the fragrance for someone who's watched first-contact films and thought: yes, but what would it smell like? The aldehydic lift keeps everything feeling airy and otherworldly.Proxima
The metallic note will polarize you. Either it's the most interesting thing you've smelled in years, or it reminds you of a hospital wristband. There's no middle ground, and that's the whole point.Neandertal Light
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