Fragrance comparison

Nero Incenso vs Lapidus Pour Homme

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,491 ratings analysed

Nero Incenso

Pineider

4.5315 votes

Rank #42,028 AmberBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Lapidus Pour Homme

Ted Lapidus

3.913,476 votes

Rank #210 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lapidus Pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.

Nero Incenso
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.
Lapidus Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Nero Incenso1/5

Lapidus Pour Homme4/5

Ratings & consensus: Nero Incenso
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lapidus Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Lapidus Pour Homme
Value for money: Lapidus Pour Homme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lapidus Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nero IncensoPineider

Lapidus Pour HommeTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.53/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 24%Had 8%Want 68%

3.91/ 5 · 3,476 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

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

41%Love

34%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

3,028 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityLapidus Pour Homme

SillageLapidus Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value88

Category winnerLapidus Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic91%

woody83%

warm spicy74%

aromatic65%

smoky56%

woody100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

honey69%

balsamic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, amber and balsamic

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

PineappleLavenderArtemisiaJuniper BerriesBasilLemonBergamot

Heart

HoneyIncensePine TreeRoseBrazilian RosewoodJasmineCarawayOrris Root

Base

TobaccoPatchouliOakmossMuskAmberSandalwoodTonka BeanCedar

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

Spring42

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex23

Women8

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,028

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#210

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews378

Category winnerLapidus Pour 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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Ted Lapidus Lapidus Pour Homme is a powerhouse scent from 1987 that dominates with heavy honey, dirty patchouli, and sweet pineapple. Built for cold weather and evening wear, it remains a polarizing option for enthusiasts seeking a strong vintage profile rather than clean modern transparency.

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 Lapidus Pour Homme?

Lapidus Pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Nero Incenso is rated 4.53/5 from 15 votes; Lapidus Pour Homme is rated 3.91/5 from 3,476 votes. Choose Nero Incenso for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Lapidus Pour Homme for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Nero Incenso or Lapidus Pour Homme?

Lapidus Pour Homme lasts longest (Lapidus Pour Homme 85/100, Nero Incenso 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nero Incenso or Lapidus Pour Homme?

Lapidus Pour Homme projects furthest (Lapidus Pour Homme 79/100, Nero Incenso 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nero Incenso and Lapidus Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Basil, Incense and Cedar.

Is Nero Incenso or Lapidus Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Nero Incenso suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nero Incenso and Lapidus Pour 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. Lapidus Pour Homme has top notes of Pineapple, Lavender, Artemisia and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Honey, Incense, Pine Tree and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Musk.