Fragrance comparison

Musk Wood vs Nero Uomo

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 70 ratings analysed

Musk Wood

Avon

3.5338 votes

Rank #41,499 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Nero Uomo

Acqua di Baviera

3.8832 votes

Rank #12,190 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nero Uomo takes 4 of 5 categories.

Musk Wood
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Nero Uomo
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.

Musk Wood1/5

Nero Uomo4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Musk WoodAvon

Nero UomoAcqua di Baviera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.53/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 31%Had 41%Want 28%

3.88/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 14%Had 29%Want 57%

Category winnerNero UomoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

32%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityNero Uomo

SillageNero Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value65

Category winnerMusk WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky88%

powdery77%

citrus65%

aromatic53%

lavender42%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

marine61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Lavender

Base

CedarMusk

Top

CitronBergamotGrapefruitSea NotesViolet Leaf

Heart

PepperLavenderPatchouliJasmineRose

Base

CedarMuskoak mossAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Cedar and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring18

Summer27

Fall100

Winter91

Day56

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,190

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerNero UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Musk Wood opens with a bright splash of bergamot that shifts within minutes into herbal lavender and dry cedarwood. Soft musk anchors the base, giving the composition a clean barbershop texture that stays light on skin. Launched in 2013, this budget cologne avoids heavy amber or dense syrup, relying on crisp wood…

Reviews →

Nero Uomo by Acqua di Baviera is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Nero Uomo was launched during the 2010's. Top notes are Citron, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Sea Notes and Violet Leaf; middle notes are Pepper, Lavender, Patchouli, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Cedar, Musk, oak moss and Amber.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Musk Wood or Nero Uomo?

Nero Uomo takes 4 of 5 categories. Musk Wood is rated 3.53/5 from 38 votes; Nero Uomo is rated 3.88/5 from 32 votes. Choose Musk Wood for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Nero Uomo for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Musk Wood or Nero Uomo?

Nero Uomo lasts longest (Nero Uomo 76/100, Musk Wood 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Musk Wood or Nero Uomo?

Nero Uomo projects furthest (Nero Uomo 63/100, Musk Wood 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Musk Wood and Nero Uomo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Cedar and Musk.

Is Musk Wood or Nero Uomo better for summer or winter?

Musk Wood suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Musk Wood and Nero Uomo?

Musk Wood has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Cedar and Musk. Nero Uomo has top notes of Citron, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Sea Notes, heart notes of Pepper, Lavender, Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Musk, oak moss and Amber.