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Nero Incenso vs Lancetti Homme

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

Updated 112 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nero Incenso takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Nero Incenso

    Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Lancetti Homme

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Nero Incenso3/5
Lancetti Homme2/5
Ratings & consensus
Nero Incenso
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Nero Incenso
Sillage & projection
Nero Incenso
Value for money
Lancetti Homme
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Lancetti Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Nero IncensoPineider
Lancetti HommeLancetti
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.53/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 24%Had 8%Want 68%
4.03/ 5 · 97 votes
Have 45%Had 20%Want 34%
Category winnerNero IncensoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
73%Love
13%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

38%Love
42%Like
8%Ok
7%Dislike
4%Hate

97 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityNero Incenso

SillageNero Incenso

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value47
¤ Price value72
Category winnerLancetti HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
balsamic91%
woody83%
warm spicy74%
aromatic65%
smoky56%
fresh spicy100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
citrus69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
ArtemisiaRhubarbBasil
Heart
MyrhhIncenseLicorice
Base
CedarTolu BalsamPeru BalsamAmberPatchouliAmbroxanMusk
Top
TangerineBasilGrapefruitArtemisia
Heart
Pink PepperBourbon GeraniumNutmegCinnamon
Base
LabdanumHaitian VetiverTolu BalsamIncenseVanilaVirginia CedarPatchouli
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Basil, Incense and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring33
Summer22
Fall100
Winter89
Day44
Night100
Spring76
Summer50
Fall100
Winter62
Day100
Night74
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men69
Unisex23
Women8
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,028

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,959

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerLancetti HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nero 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.

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Lancetti Homme opens with a bright burst of tangerine and grapefruit, spiked with the sharp herbal edge of basil and artemisia. As the fragrance warms on skin, the citrus yields to a dry spice blend of nutmeg, cinnamon, and pink pepper. The base settles into a resinous mix of tolu balsam, labdanum, and incense, wrappe…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nero Incenso or Lancetti Homme?

Nero Incenso takes 3 of 5 categories. Nero Incenso is rated 4.53/5 from 15 votes; Lancetti Homme is rated 4.03/5 from 97 votes. Choose Nero Incenso for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Lancetti Homme for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nero Incenso or Lancetti Homme?

Nero Incenso lasts longest (Nero Incenso 80/100, Lancetti Homme 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nero Incenso or Lancetti Homme?

Nero Incenso projects furthest (Nero Incenso 72/100, Lancetti Homme 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nero Incenso and Lancetti Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Basil, Incense and Cedar.

Is Nero Incenso or Lancetti Homme better for summer or winter?

Nero Incenso suits evening wear; Lancetti Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nero Incenso and Lancetti Homme?

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. Lancetti Homme has top notes of Tangerine, Basil, Grapefruit and Artemisia, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Bourbon Geranium, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, a base of Labdanum, Haitian Vetiver, Tolu Balsam and Incense.

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