Neandertal Light
NeandertalEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Neandertal Light vs. Mécanique du Désir
Mécanique du Désir rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Neandertal Light | Mécanique du Désir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Euan McCall, Christian Carbonnel | Pierre Guillaume |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Neandertal Light
Metallic
Woody
Aromatic
Ozonic
Green
Amber
Animalic
Aquatic
Mécanique du Désir
Aldehydic
Musky
Animalic
Ozonic
Fresh
Aquatic
Green
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Aquatic NotesJuniperAldehydesBergamotGrapefruitLimeMandarin OrangePink PepperHinoki Cypress
AldehydesMandarin OrangeBlackcurrant Bud
Heart
FrankincenseMyrrhAngelicaGalbanumCarawayGingerSaffronTobacco
Violet LeafGuaiac Wood
Base
CedarwoodStyraxAmberMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaVetiver
Animalic NotesMuskAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Neandertal Light | Mécanique du Désir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
The aldehydic-citrus opening hits you first, metallic and bright. Either you're in or you're not. But those who get it will ask what you're wearing, and mean it.Mécanique du Désir