Nero Incenso vs Sergio Nero
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Nero Incenso takes 4 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.
Sergio NeroChoose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Nero Incenso4/5
Sergio Nero1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Nero Incenso
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Nero Incenso
- Sillage & projection
- Nero Incenso
- Value for money
- Sergio Nero
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Nero Incenso
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Nero IncensoPineiderSergio NeroPrime MinisterWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.53/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 24%Had 8%Want 68%
3.76/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 54%Had 12%Want 35%
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
35%Love
29%Like
24%Ok
0%Dislike
12%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
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 winnerSergio NeroBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
balsamic91%
woody83%
warm spicy74%
aromatic65%
smoky56%
amber100%
balsamic90%
woody80%
powdery70%
oud60%
musky50%
Scent match57%Closely related · both amber, balsamic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
ArtemisiaRhubarbBasil
Heart
MyrhhIncenseLicorice
Base
CedarTolu BalsamPeru BalsamAmberPatchouliAmbroxanMusk
Top30 to 45 minutes
Peru BalsamPink PepperIncense
Heart2 to 3 hours
Agarwood (Oud)Cedar
Base3 to 5 hours
Tolu BalsamMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesIncense, Cedar, Tolu Balsam and Peru Balsam. Durations are only published for Sergio Nero, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer22
Fall100
Winter89
Day44
Night100
Spring100
Summer20
Fall100
Winter100
Day25
Night100
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#62,836
PerfumerEric Fracapane
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNero IncensoHigher 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 →Sergio Nero by Prime Minister presents a dense, resinous profile anchored in warm woods and rich resins. The scent opens with a sharp flash of pink pepper alongside sticky Peru balsam and dry, smoky incense. As the opening settles, agarwood and dry cedar step forward to provide a sturdy, dark woody spine. The dry-down…
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 Sergio Nero?
Nero Incenso takes 4 of 5 categories. Nero Incenso is rated 4.53/5 from 15 votes; Sergio Nero is rated 3.76/5 from 17 votes. Choose Nero Incenso for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sergio Nero for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Nero Incenso or Sergio Nero?
Nero Incenso lasts longest (Nero Incenso 80/100, Sergio Nero 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Nero Incenso or Sergio Nero?
Nero Incenso projects furthest (Nero Incenso 72/100, Sergio Nero 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Nero Incenso and Sergio Nero smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Cedar, Tolu Balsam and Peru Balsam.
Is Nero Incenso or Sergio Nero better for summer or winter?
Nero Incenso suits evening wear; Sergio Nero suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Nero Incenso and Sergio Nero?
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. Sergio Nero has top notes of Peru Balsam, Pink Pepper and Incense, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar, a base of Tolu Balsam, Musk and Patchouli.
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