Fragrance comparison

Nero vs Street in Cairo

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 465 ratings analysed

Nero

Mazzolari

4.07463 votes

Rank #1,664 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Street in Cairo

Crystal Water · 2024

4.502 votes

Rank #48,687 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Street in Cairo takes 3 of 4 categories.

Nero
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Street in Cairo
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Nero1/4

Street in Cairo3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Street in Cairo
Sillage & projection: Street in Cairo
Value for money: Street in Cairo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nero

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NeroMazzolari

Street in CairoCrystal Water

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 463 votes

Have 39%Had 22%Want 39%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

45%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

215 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityStreet in Cairo

SillageStreet in Cairo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value100

Category winnerStreet in CairoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

vanilla86%

fresh spicy72%

powdery58%

aromatic44%

sweet30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleBlack CurrantBergamotApple

Heart

PatchouliJasmineRose

Base

MuskAmberVanilla

Top

Black CurrantBergamotVanilla

Heart

PatchouliCoconut Tree

Base

AmberWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Patchouli and Amber. 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

Summer93

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex16

Women3

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews81

Overall rank#48,687

PerfumerFeras Alem

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerNeroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nero by Mazzolari is a fresh fruity aromatic built around pineapple, black currant, bergamot and apple, with patchouli, musk and amber giving it a clean masculine base. Wearers often describe it as citrus-forward, bright and familiar, with several comparing it to the Aventus style of fruity woods. It suits shoppers wh…

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Street in Cairo by Crystal Water delivers an approachable blend of juicy fruits and cozy warmth. It opens with a splash of tart black currant and zesty bergamot, balanced immediately by smooth vanilla. As the initial freshness softens, earthy patchouli pairs with a dry coconut tree wood accord in the heart, creating a…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nero or Street in Cairo?

Street in Cairo takes 3 of 4 categories. Nero is rated 4.07/5 from 463 votes; Street in Cairo is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Nero for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Street in Cairo for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Nero or Street in Cairo?

Street in Cairo lasts longest (Street in Cairo 80/100, Nero 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nero or Street in Cairo?

Street in Cairo projects furthest (Street in Cairo 75/100, Nero 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nero and Street in Cairo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Patchouli and Amber.

Is Nero or Street in Cairo better for summer or winter?

Street in Cairo suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nero and Street in Cairo?

Nero has top notes of Pineapple, Black Currant, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber and Vanilla. Street in Cairo has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot and Vanilla, heart notes of Patchouli and Coconut Tree, a base of Amber and White Musk.