Fragrance comparison

Jorge di Profumo Aqua vs Nero Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 114 ratings analysed

Jorge di Profumo Aqua

Maison Alhambra

4.22107 votes

Rank #10,972 CitrusAromatic

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66%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?

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

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

Jorge di Profumo Aqua2/4

Nero Man2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jorge di Profumo AquaMaison Alhambra

Nero ManKappa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 51%Had 8%Want 41%

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

49%Love

34%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

107 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

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityNero Man

SillageNero Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value75

Category winnerJorge di Profumo AquaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

floral80%

fresh70%

fresh spicy60%

woody50%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliLimeLemonOrangeMandarinBergamotJasmine

Heart

CaloneMarine notesResedaRosemaryCyclamenFreesiaVioletCoriander

Base

White MuskAmberPatchouliCedarOakmoss

Top

RosemaryBergamotAmalfi LemonLime

Heart

CorianderFreesiaCyclamen

Base

MuskPatchoulioak mossVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Rosemary and Cyclamen. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer100

Fall25

Winter6

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex13

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,972

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#62,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerJorge di Profumo AquaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jorge di Profumo Aqua by Maison Alhambra is a crisp aromatic aquatic scent for men. It leads with a sharp, bright burst of citrus, including lime and bergamot, before settling into a mineral-heavy marine accord. Perfect for hot summer days, this fragrance provides a clean, professional finish for casual wear or office…

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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, Jorge di Profumo Aqua or Nero Man?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Jorge di Profumo Aqua is rated 4.22/5 from 107 votes; Nero Man is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Jorge di Profumo Aqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose Nero Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jorge di Profumo Aqua or Nero Man?

Nero Man lasts longest (Nero Man 60/100, Jorge di Profumo Aqua 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jorge di Profumo Aqua or Nero Man?

Projection is very close: Nero Man 50/100, Jorge di Profumo Aqua 49/100 for sillage.

Do Jorge di Profumo Aqua and Nero Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and floral accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Rosemary and Cyclamen.

Is Jorge di Profumo Aqua or Nero Man better for summer or winter?

Nero Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jorge di Profumo Aqua and Nero Man?

Jorge di Profumo Aqua has top notes of Neroli, Lime, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Calone, Marine notes, Reseda and Rosemary, a base of White Musk, Amber, Patchouli and Cedar. 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.