Fragrance comparison

Nero Incenso vs Pantheon R

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 286 ratings analysed

Nero Incenso

Pineider

4.5315 votes

Rank #42,028 AmberBalsamic

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52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Pantheon R

Pantheon Roma

4.47271 votes

Rank #2,305 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pantheon R takes 4 of 5 categories.

Nero Incenso
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Pantheon R
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Nero Incenso1/5

Pantheon R4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nero IncensoPineider

Pantheon RPantheon Roma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.53/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 24%Had 8%Want 68%

4.47/ 5 · 271 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerPantheon RRating 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

71%Love

15%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

271 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityPantheon R

SillagePantheon R

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value39

Category winnerNero IncensoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic91%

woody83%

warm spicy74%

aromatic65%

smoky56%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

balsamic84%

sweet77%

leather69%

woody61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both amber, balsamic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ArtemisiaRhubarbBasil

Heart

MyrhhIncenseLicorice

Base

CedarTolu BalsamPeru BalsamAmberPatchouliAmbroxanMusk

Top20-40 mins

CinnamonStrawberryRhubarbThyme

Heart2-4 hrs

SaffronIrisJasmine

Base8-12+ hrs

IncenseLeatherMyrhhGurjan balsamVanillaTolu BalsamAgarwood (Oud)Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesRhubarb, Myrhh, Incense and Tolu Balsam. Durations are only published for Pantheon R, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer22

Fall100

Winter89

Day44

Night100

Spring34

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day51

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex23

Women8

Men70

Unisex27

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,028

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,305

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerPantheon RHigher 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.

Reviews →

Pantheon R opens with an unusual clash of tart rhubarb, wild strawberry, and hot cinnamon bark. Give it five minutes. The early blast is sharp and almost medicinal, but the harshness quickly fades into a rich wave of warm saffron and smoky incense. As the scent settles over the next few hours, heavy resins take contro…

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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 Pantheon R?

Pantheon R takes 4 of 5 categories. Nero Incenso is rated 4.53/5 from 15 votes; Pantheon R is rated 4.47/5 from 271 votes. Choose Nero Incenso for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Pantheon R for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nero Incenso or Pantheon R?

Pantheon R lasts longest (Pantheon R 87/100, Nero Incenso 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nero Incenso or Pantheon R?

Pantheon R projects furthest (Pantheon R 82/100, Nero Incenso 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nero Incenso and Pantheon R smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Myrhh, Incense and Tolu Balsam.

Is Nero Incenso or Pantheon R better for summer or winter?

Nero Incenso suits evening wear; Pantheon R suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nero Incenso and Pantheon R?

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. Pantheon R has top notes of Cinnamon, Strawberry, Rhubarb and Thyme, heart notes of Saffron, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Leather, Myrhh and Gurjan balsam.