Fragrance comparison

nerd xy vs Zephyros

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

nerd xy

Nerd

4.002 votes

Rank #58,221 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Zephyros

Il Profumiere

4.176 votes

Rank #36,492 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

nerd xy takes 2 of 3 categories.

nerd xy
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zephyros
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

nerd xy2/3

Zephyros1/3

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: Zephyros

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

nerd xyNerd

ZephyrosIl Profumiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%

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

67%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

Longevitynerd xy

Sillagenerd xy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value69

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

floral30%

green100%

citrus86%

aromatic72%

camphor58%

fresh spicy44%

woody30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both green, aromatic and woody

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

Notes

Sicilian MandarinMintEucalyptusGreen NotesFloral NotesBananaResinsWoody NotesOzonic notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMint, Woody Notes 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

Summer83

Fall50

Winter17

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,492

PerfumerMassimiliano Torti

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerZephyrosHigher 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 →

Zephyros is a brisk green aquatic built around mint, eucalyptus and citrus, with a crisp apple-skin freshness that keeps it lively rather than sweet. It opens cool and mentholated, then settles into airy woods, balsamic touches and soft musk. It reads especially well in warm weather and usually suits wearers who enjo…

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 Zephyros?

nerd xy takes 2 of 3 categories. nerd xy is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Zephyros is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose nerd xy for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zephyros for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, nerd xy or Zephyros?

nerd xy lasts longest (nerd xy 93/100, Zephyros 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, nerd xy or Zephyros?

nerd xy projects furthest (nerd xy 100/100, Zephyros 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do nerd xy and Zephyros smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Woody Notes and Floral Notes.