Betula vs Drago Nero
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Drago Nero takes 3 of 5 categories.
BetulaChoose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Drago NeroChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Betula2/5
Drago Nero3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Betula
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Drago Nero
- Sillage & projection
- Drago Nero
- Value for money
- Betula
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Drago Nero
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BetulaOlfactive PharmacyDrago NeroLinariWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 13%Had 3%Want 84%
3.70/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%
Category winnerBetulaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
31%Like
23%Ok
0%Dislike
8%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
32%Love
34%Like
14%Ok
14%Dislike
7%Hate
44 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDrago Nero
SillageDrago Nero
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBetulaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
leather88%
green77%
smoky65%
aromatic53%
citrus42%
woody100%
fruity92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green NotesBirch LeafCedarBergamot
Heart
Cedar NeedlesJasmineOakRose
Base
Birch TarVetiverArnicaAmberMusk
Top20-30 mins
PineappleBlack PepperBergamotAppleMagnoliaItalian Tangerine
Heart2-4 hrs
ClovesArnicaIrisRoseOrange Blossom
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverGuaiac WoodOakMuskAmbergrisSandalwoodTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Oak, Rose and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Drago Nero, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall83
Winter33
Day100
Night43
Spring69
Summer56
Fall100
Winter25
Day100
Night58
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#45,427
PerfumerMark Buxton
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#28,114
PerfumerMark Buxton
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerDrago NeroHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOlfactive Pharmacy Betula lands on the skin with the crispness of a northern forest in early spring. Mark Buxton creates a woody green landscape using sharp birch leaf and bitter bergamot, avoiding any thick, sticky resin. As the hours pass, the cedar needles and oak notes emerge, keeping the composition dry, earthy, …
Reviews →Linari Drago Nero starts with an energetic splash of juicy pineapple, bright Italian tangerine, and a snappy pinch of black pepper. Within twenty minutes, the initial fruit punch mellows into an intriguing blend of warm clove blossoms, earthy arnica, and powdery iris. As the hours tick on, rich vetiver and smoky guaia…
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, Betula or Drago Nero?
Drago Nero takes 3 of 5 categories. Betula is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Drago Nero is rated 3.70/5 from 44 votes. Choose Betula for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Drago Nero for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Betula or Drago Nero?
Drago Nero lasts longest (Drago Nero 74/100, Betula 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Betula or Drago Nero?
Drago Nero projects furthest (Drago Nero 64/100, Betula 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Betula and Drago Nero smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Oak, Rose and Vetiver.
Is Betula or Drago Nero better for summer or winter?
Betula suits daytime wear; Drago Nero suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Betula and Drago Nero?
Betula has top notes of Green Notes, Birch Leaf, Cedar and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar Needles, Jasmine, Oak and Rose, a base of Birch Tar, Vetiver, Arnica and Amber. Drago Nero has top notes of Pineapple, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Cloves, Arnica, Iris and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Guaiac Wood, Oak and Musk.
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