Fragrance comparison

Nero Man vs Forum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 53 ratings analysed

Nero Man

Kappa

3.297 votes

Rank #62,392 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Forum

Tufi Duek

4.2646 votes

Rank #43,110 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Forum takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Nero Man1/4

Forum3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nero ManKappa

ForumTufi Duek

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 38%Had 31%Want 31%

4.26/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 32%Had 43%Want 24%

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

52%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityForum

SillageForum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNero ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

leather84%

aldehydic77%

fresh69%

coconut61%

Scent match41%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

AldehydesBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

CoconutSuedeGreen NotesWater LilyPeachFreesia

Base

Leatheroak mossMahoganyPatchouliVirginia CedarVanilleMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Freesia and Musk. 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

Spring100

Summer60

Fall73

Winter60

Day100

Night74

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#43,110

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerForumHigher 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.

Reviews →

Created by perfumer Jacques Huclier in 2000, Forum by Tufi Duek opens with sparkling aldehydes, bergamot, and mandarin orange before shifting into soft suede, green notes, and coconut. The base grounds the fragrance in rich leather, patchouli, and oakmoss. It wears effortlessly during crisp spring mornings or cool aut…

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 Man or Forum?

Forum takes 3 of 4 categories. Nero Man is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes; Forum is rated 4.26/5 from 46 votes. Choose Nero Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Forum for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nero Man or Forum?

They last about the same: Forum 62/100, Nero Man 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Nero Man or Forum?

Forum projects furthest (Forum 57/100, Nero Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nero Man and Forum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Freesia and Musk.

Is Nero Man or Forum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Nero Man and Forum?

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. Forum has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Coconut, Suede, Green Notes and Water Lily, a base of Leather, oak moss, Mahogany and Patchouli.