Fragrance comparison

Dark Temptation vs Sergio Nero Pour Homme

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,437 ratings analysed

Dark Temptation

AXE

3.401,371 votes

Rank #1,886 SweetVanilla

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26%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Sergio Nero Pour Homme

Sergio Nero

3.9166 votes

Rank #26,488 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sergio Nero Pour Homme takes 4 of 7 categories.

Dark Temptation
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Sergio Nero Pour Homme
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Dark Temptation3/7

Sergio Nero Pour Homme4/7

Ratings & consensus: Sergio Nero Pour Homme
Community sentiment: Dark Temptation
Longevity: Sergio Nero Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Sergio Nero Pour Homme
Value for money: Dark Temptation
Versatility: Sergio Nero Pour Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dark Temptation

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark TemptationAXE

Sergio Nero Pour HommeSergio Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 1,371 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 36%Had 30%Want 33%

Category winnerSergio Nero Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

1,278 votes

27%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerDark TemptationMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySergio Nero Pour Homme

SillageSergio Nero Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value71

Category winnerDark TemptationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla92%

chocolate84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

cacao61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

warm spicy80%

amber70%

soft spicy60%

herbal50%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CherryPearGingerCoriander

Heart

Red PepperSageBasil

Base

Dark ChocolateVanillaWhipped CreamAmberPatchouli

Top

Tobacco LeafCuminGingerCorianderBasilSageCardamomCelery

Heart

Black PepperClovesSpicy NotesClary Sage

Base

OlibanumHoneyAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesGinger, Coriander, Sage and Basil. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring90

Summer15

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night45

Category winnerSergio Nero Pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex21

Women2

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,886

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews180

Overall rank#26,488

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerDark TemptationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dark Temptation by AXE opens with a surprising hit of cherry and pear before settling into a warm, gourmand heart of dark chocolate and vanilla. It is a mass-market fragrance that leans heavily on sweet, spicy notes. While it often faces stigma due to its accessibility, it offers a functional, easy-to-reach scent prof…

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Sergio Nero Pour Homme is a rugged, spicy fragrance built on a heavy foundation of tobacco leaf and cumin. Launched in 2003, it delivers a sharp, aromatic profile that leans heavily into traditional masculine spice. It works best for fall and winter days when you want a scent that projects confidence and stays present…

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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, Dark Temptation or Sergio Nero Pour Homme?

Sergio Nero Pour Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. Dark Temptation is rated 3.40/5 from 1,371 votes; Sergio Nero Pour Homme is rated 3.91/5 from 66 votes. Choose Dark Temptation for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Sergio Nero Pour Homme for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dark Temptation or Sergio Nero Pour Homme?

Sergio Nero Pour Homme lasts longest (Sergio Nero Pour Homme 74/100, Dark Temptation 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Temptation or Sergio Nero Pour Homme?

Sergio Nero Pour Homme projects furthest (Sergio Nero Pour Homme 62/100, Dark Temptation 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dark Temptation and Sergio Nero Pour Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Ginger, Coriander, Sage and Basil.

Is Dark Temptation or Sergio Nero Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dark Temptation is the stronger pick. For winter, Dark Temptation is the stronger pick. Sergio Nero Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Temptation and Sergio Nero Pour Homme?

Dark Temptation has top notes of Cherry, Pear, Ginger and Coriander, heart notes of Red Pepper, Sage and Basil, a base of Dark Chocolate, Vanilla, Whipped Cream and Amber. Sergio Nero Pour Homme has top notes of Tobacco Leaf, Cumin, Ginger and Coriander, heart notes of Black Pepper, Cloves, Spicy Notes and Clary Sage, a base of Olibanum, Honey, Amber and Musk.