Fragrance comparison

nerd xy vs Loden

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

3 wins

nerd xy

Nerd

4.002 votes

Rank #58,221 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Loden

Pecksniff's

4.001 votes

Rank #64,251 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

nerd xy takes 3 of 3 categories.

nerd xy
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Loden
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

nerd xy3/3

Loden0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: nerd xy
Sillage & projection: nerd xy
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: nerd xy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

nerd xyNerd

LodenPecksniff's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 13%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

Longevitynerd xy

Sillagenerd xy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

floral30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

floral84%

amber77%

musky69%

lavender61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MintWoody NotesFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CitrusesLavenderMint

Heart

Floral Notes

Base

AmberwoodMuskCoumarin

InformationalShared notesMint and Floral Notes. 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

Summer67

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,251

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnernerd xyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A green, aromatic citrus scent with mint up front, woody structure underneath, and a light floral lift. nerd xy reads fresh and sharp first, then settles into something cleaner and woodier. It looks best suited to daytime wear in spring and warm weather. Available wear impressions suggest very strong projection and lo…

Reviews →

Loden is a classic aromatic fougere built around citrus, lavender and mint, then softened with floral notes, amberwood, coumarin and musk. It opens clean and brisk, then settles into a dry, gently sweet barbershop style with a smooth woody-musky base. It should suit men who like traditional fresh scents more than loud…

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, nerd xy or Loden?

nerd xy takes 3 of 3 categories. nerd xy is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Loden is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose nerd xy for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Loden for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, nerd xy or Loden?

nerd xy lasts longest (nerd xy 93/100, Loden 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, nerd xy or Loden?

nerd xy projects furthest (nerd xy 100/100, Loden 88/100), based on community performance votes.

Do nerd xy and Loden smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Mint and Floral Notes.

Is nerd xy or Loden better for summer or winter?

nerd xy suits daytime wear; Loden suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in nerd xy and Loden?

nerd xy features Mint, Woody Notes and Floral Notes. Loden has top notes of Citruses, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Amberwood, Musk and Coumarin.