Fragrance comparison

Idol Spirit for Him vs Apple Bottoms by Nelly

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 100 ratings analysed

Idol Spirit for Him

American Idol

3.605 votes

Rank #61,099 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Apple Bottoms by Nelly

Nelly

3.7895 votes

Rank #14,640 FreshFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Idol Spirit for Him
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Apple Bottoms by Nelly
Choose it for a fresh and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Idol Spirit for Him2/4

Apple Bottoms by Nelly2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Idol Spirit for Him
Sillage & projection: Idol Spirit for Him
Value for money: Apple Bottoms by Nelly
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Apple Bottoms by Nelly

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Idol Spirit for HimAmerican Idol

Apple Bottoms by NellyNelly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

3.78/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

21%Love

56%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

95 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityIdol Spirit for Him

SillageIdol Spirit for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value85

Category winnerApple Bottoms by NellyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh86%

green72%

woody58%

citrus44%

fresh spicy30%

fresh100%

fruity92%

rose84%

floral77%

citrus69%

coconut61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity, fresh and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Granny Smith appleCitrusesBlack CurrantWoodsy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Granny Smith appleCitrusesPeonyCoconutMuskAmberRoseSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGranny Smith apple and Citruses. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring80

Summer100

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men7

Unisex29

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,099

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,640

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerApple Bottoms by NellyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Idol Spirit for Him is an accessible citrus aromatic fragrance launched in 2004. It opens with a crisp Granny Smith apple note paired with sharp citruses. As it settles, it reveals a green, slightly spicy heart that feels clean and unobtrusive for daily casual wear. It is a straightforward scent for those who prefer l…

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Apple Bottoms by Nelly is a light, fruity floral built around crisp green apple, soft rose and peony, with a touch of coconut smoothing the edges. It opens fresh and watery, then settles into a musky, slightly powdery dry-down with gentle sandalwood warmth. It suits shoppers who want an easy, playful apple scent for c…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Idol Spirit for Him or Apple Bottoms by Nelly?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Idol Spirit for Him is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Apple Bottoms by Nelly is rated 3.78/5 from 95 votes. Choose Idol Spirit for Him for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Apple Bottoms by Nelly for a fresh and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Idol Spirit for Him or Apple Bottoms by Nelly?

Idol Spirit for Him lasts longest (Idol Spirit for Him 60/100, Apple Bottoms by Nelly 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Idol Spirit for Him or Apple Bottoms by Nelly?

Idol Spirit for Him projects furthest (Idol Spirit for Him 63/100, Apple Bottoms by Nelly 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Idol Spirit for Him and Apple Bottoms by Nelly smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, fresh and citrus accords. Common notes include Granny Smith apple and Citruses.

Is Idol Spirit for Him or Apple Bottoms by Nelly better for summer or winter?

Idol Spirit for Him suits day or night wear; Apple Bottoms by Nelly suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Idol Spirit for Him and Apple Bottoms by Nelly?

Idol Spirit for Him features Granny Smith apple, Citruses, Black Currant and Woodsy Notes. Apple Bottoms by Nelly features Granny Smith apple, Citruses, Peony, Coconut and Musk.