Nero Incenso vs L'Agent
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Nero Incenso takes 3 of 5 categories.
Nero IncensoChoose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
L'AgentChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Nero Incenso3/5
L'Agent2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Nero Incenso
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Nero Incenso
- Sillage & projection
- Nero Incenso
- Value for money
- L'Agent
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Agent
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Nero IncensoPineiderL'AgentAgent ProvocateurWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.53/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 24%Had 8%Want 68%
3.82/ 5 · 3,247 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
Category winnerNero IncensoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate73%Love
13%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
37%Love
40%Like
3%Ok
19%Dislike
1%Hate
3,024 votes
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 winnerL'AgentBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
balsamic91%
woody83%
warm spicy74%
aromatic65%
smoky56%
amber100%
warm spicy91%
woody83%
balsamic74%
musky65%
smoky56%
Scent match63%Closely related · both amber, woody and balsamic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
ArtemisiaRhubarbBasil
Heart
MyrhhIncenseLicorice
Base
CedarTolu BalsamPeru BalsamAmberPatchouliAmbroxanMusk
Top
Pink PepperYlang-YlangAngelicaPalisander RosewoodArtemisia
Heart
May RoseGeraniumTuberoseJasmineOsmanthus
Base
IncenseMyrhhPatchouliAmberSandalwoodMuskFrench labdanum
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Myrhh, Incense 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 seasonSpring33
Summer22
Fall100
Winter89
Day44
Night100
Spring24
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#42,028
PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#413
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews251
Category winnerL'AgentHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNero 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 →L'Agent is a dark amber floral with incense, myrrh, patchouli and musky warmth taking the lead over the flowers. It opens sharp and spicy, then settles into a smoky, resinous drydown that many wearers describe as sultry, mysterious and a little vintage. This suits someone who enjoys bold evening scents, cooler weather…
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, Nero Incenso or L'Agent?
Nero Incenso takes 3 of 5 categories. Nero Incenso is rated 4.53/5 from 15 votes; L'Agent is rated 3.82/5 from 3,247 votes. Choose Nero Incenso for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose L'Agent for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Nero Incenso or L'Agent?
Nero Incenso lasts longest (Nero Incenso 80/100, L'Agent 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Nero Incenso or L'Agent?
Nero Incenso projects furthest (Nero Incenso 72/100, L'Agent 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Nero Incenso and L'Agent smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Myrhh, Incense and Amber.
Is Nero Incenso or L'Agent better for summer or winter?
Nero Incenso suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Nero Incenso and L'Agent?
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. L'Agent has top notes of Pink Pepper, Ylang-Ylang, Angelica and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of May Rose, Geranium, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Myrhh, Patchouli and Amber.
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