Fragrance comparison

Nero Man vs Clever Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 45 ratings analysed

Nero Man

Kappa

3.297 votes

Rank #62,502 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Clever Man

ALREHAB PERFUMES

4.2138 votes

Rank #16,019 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clever Man takes 4 of 4 categories.

Nero Man
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Clever Man
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Nero Man0/4

Clever Man4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Clever Man
Sillage & projection: Clever Man
Value for money: Clever Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Clever Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nero ManKappa

Clever ManALREHAB PERFUMES

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 38%Had 31%Want 31%

4.21/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 57%Had 7%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

57%Like

14%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

39%Love

45%Like

13%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityClever Man

SillageClever Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value91

Category winnerClever ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

musky83%

powdery65%

woody48%

sweet30%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RosemaryBergamotAmalfi LemonLime

Heart

CorianderFreesiaCyclamen

Base

MuskPatchoulioak mossVirginia Cedar

Top

LimeBergamotPomeloMandarin OrangeGalbanumRosemaryPepperNutmeg

Heart

CyclamenSageMarigoldJasmineFreesia

Base

MuskPatchouliCedarLabdanumAmber

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Bergamot, Lime and Freesia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Spring81

Summer100

Fall30

Winter15

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men76

Unisex21

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,502

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#16,019

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerClever ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kappa Nero Man is a fresh, budget-friendly cologne designed for casual daily wear. Launched in 2010, the scent blends bracing citruses with a dry, mossy base. It suits active men looking for a clean, post-shower splash to wear during hot summer afternoons without overthinking.

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Clever Man is a bright, sporty citrus scent that opens zesty and green (lime, bergamot, pomelo, galbanum), with a peppery, nutmeg kick. On skin it can read sweeter than you expect at first, then settles into a clean musky, slightly powdery woody dry-down. Some wearers compare the vibe to Lacoste L.12.12 White, with a …

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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 Man or Clever Man?

Clever Man takes 4 of 4 categories. Nero Man is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes; Clever Man is rated 4.21/5 from 38 votes. Choose Nero Man for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Clever Man for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nero Man or Clever Man?

Clever Man lasts longest (Clever Man 68/100, Nero Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nero Man or Clever Man?

Clever Man projects furthest (Clever Man 55/100, Nero Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nero Man and Clever Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Bergamot, Lime and Freesia.

Is Nero Man or Clever Man better for summer or winter?

Nero Man suits daytime wear; Clever Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nero Man and Clever Man?

Nero Man has top notes of Rosemary, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Coriander, Freesia and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Patchouli, oak moss and Virginia Cedar. Clever Man has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Pomelo and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cyclamen, Sage, Marigold and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Cedar and Labdanum.