Fragrance comparison

Byblos Uomo vs Nero Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 71 ratings analysed

3 wins

Byblos Uomo

Byblos

4.1964 votes

Rank #13,859 AromaticCitrus

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67%scent match

Closely related

Nero Man

Kappa

3.297 votes

Rank #62,392 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos Uomo takes 3 of 4 categories.

Byblos Uomo
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nero Man
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Byblos Uomo3/4

Nero Man1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Byblos Uomo
Sillage & projection: Byblos Uomo
Value for money: Nero Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Byblos Uomo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Byblos UomoByblos

Nero ManKappa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 38%Had 31%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

34%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

0%Love

57%Like

14%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityByblos Uomo

SillageByblos Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNero ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

herbal61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLimeCardamomAmalfi LemonViolet Leaf

Heart

LavenderNutmegTarragonArtemisiaThyme

Base

Vetiveroak mossVirginia CedarMuskPatchouli

Top

RosemaryBergamotAmalfi LemonLime

Heart

CorianderFreesiaCyclamen

Base

MuskPatchoulioak mossVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lime, Amalfi Lemon and oak moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall62

Winter31

Day100

Night41

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,859

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#62,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerByblos UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Byblos Uomo is a classic 1993 woody aromatic scent defined by its sharp citrus opening and herbal heart. It suits men who prefer a clean, professional aesthetic for office wear or casual spring days. The fragrance balances zesty bergamot with earthy vetiver, offering a straightforward, masculine profile that works wel…

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Kappa Nero Man is a fresh, budget-friendly cologne designed for casual daily wear. Launched in 2010, the scent blends bracing citruses with a dry, mossy base. It suits active men looking for a clean, post-shower splash to wear during hot summer afternoons without overthinking.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Byblos Uomo or Nero Man?

Byblos Uomo takes 3 of 4 categories. Byblos Uomo is rated 4.19/5 from 64 votes; Nero Man is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Byblos Uomo for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nero Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos Uomo or Nero Man?

Byblos Uomo lasts longest (Byblos Uomo 69/100, Nero Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos Uomo or Nero Man?

Byblos Uomo projects furthest (Byblos Uomo 66/100, Nero Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos Uomo and Nero Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Amalfi Lemon and oak moss.

Is Byblos Uomo or Nero Man better for summer or winter?

Byblos Uomo suits daytime wear; Nero Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byblos Uomo and Nero Man?

Byblos Uomo has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Cardamom and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Tarragon and Artemisia, a base of Vetiver, oak moss, Virginia Cedar and Musk. Nero Man has top notes of Rosemary, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Coriander, Freesia and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Patchouli, oak moss and Virginia Cedar.