Kors vs Nero Incenso
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Nero Incenso takes 3 of 5 categories.
KorsChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Nero IncensoChoose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kors2/5
Nero Incenso3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Nero Incenso
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Nero Incenso
- Sillage & projection
- Nero Incenso
- Value for money
- Kors
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Kors
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
KorsMichael KorsNero IncensoPineiderWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.56/ 5 · 182 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
4.53/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 24%Had 8%Want 68%
Category winnerNero IncensoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
42%Like
1%Ok
21%Dislike
2%Hate
168 votes
73%Love
13%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNero Incenso
SillageNero Incenso
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKorsBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
sweet92%
amber84%
fruity77%
wine69%
warm spicy61%
amber100%
balsamic91%
woody83%
warm spicy74%
aromatic65%
smoky56%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PomegranateCognacArtemisiaSicilian BergamotClementine
Heart
Red WineRed BerriesRoseYlang-YlangChamomileJasmine
Base
IncenseBrazilian RosewoodMuskTolu BalsamAmbroxan
Top
ArtemisiaRhubarbBasil
Heart
MyrhhIncenseLicorice
Base
CedarTolu BalsamPeru BalsamAmberPatchouliAmbroxanMusk
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Incense, Musk and Tolu Balsam. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring49
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring33
Summer22
Fall100
Winter89
Day44
Night100
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#27,378
PerfumerChristophe Raynaud, Steve DeMercado
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#42,028
PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerKorsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKors is a rich fruity amber with a wine-dark feel. It opens with pomegranate, citrus and a splash of cognac, then moves into red berries, rose and a noticeable red wine effect before settling into incense, woods, musk and balsamic warmth. This is a bold, dressier scent that leans sweet, woody and autumn-winter friendl…
Reviews →Nero Incenso is a dark, dry oriental fragrance for men. The scent starts with a crisp bite of rhubarb and herbal basil before transitioning into a smoky core of licorice and myrrh. It lands on a heavy, warm base of tolu balsam, cedar, and amber, offering a resinous trail best suited for cold winter evenings.
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, Kors or Nero Incenso?
Nero Incenso takes 3 of 5 categories. Kors is rated 3.56/5 from 182 votes; Nero Incenso is rated 4.53/5 from 15 votes. Choose Kors for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Nero Incenso for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Kors or Nero Incenso?
Nero Incenso lasts longest (Nero Incenso 80/100, Kors 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Kors or Nero Incenso?
Nero Incenso projects furthest (Nero Incenso 72/100, Kors 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Kors and Nero Incenso smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Incense, Musk and Tolu Balsam.
Is Kors or Nero Incenso better for summer or winter?
Nero Incenso suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kors and Nero Incenso?
Kors has top notes of Pomegranate, Cognac, Artemisia and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Red Wine, Red Berries, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Incense, Brazilian Rosewood, Musk and Tolu Balsam. Nero Incenso has top notes of Artemisia, Rhubarb and Basil, heart notes of Myrhh, Incense and Licorice, a base of Cedar, Tolu Balsam, Peru Balsam and Amber.
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