Fragrance comparison

Nero Man vs Iceberg Homme

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 159 ratings analysed

3 wins

Nero Man

Kappa

3.297 votes

Rank #62,392 CitrusWoody

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67%scent match

Closely related

Iceberg Homme

Iceberg

3.74152 votes

Rank #13,023 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nero Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Nero Man3/4

Iceberg Homme1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nero ManKappa

Iceberg HommeIceberg

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 38%Had 31%Want 31%

3.74/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

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

23%Love

47%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

152 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityNero Man

SillageNero Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value72

Category winnerNero ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

floral92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

green61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both citrus, woody and floral

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

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonLavenderBergamotNeroliGreen NotesMandarin OrangeRed Berries

Heart2-3 hrs

CarnationIrisJasmineNutmegFreesiaRoseCyclamenHyacinth

Base4-6 hrs

oak mossLeatherVirginia CedarSandalwoodPatchouliMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Freesia and Cyclamen. Durations are only published for Iceberg Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer67

Fall78

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#13,023

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerIceberg HommeHigher 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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Iceberg Homme by Iceberg brings a classic slice of 1991 Italian perfumery straight to your skin. The opening strikes fast. A crisp shockwave of Amalfi lemon, zesty bergamot, and bitter neroli cuts through a sharp alcohol haze in seconds. Soon, soapy lavender and cool green leaves take charge. The scent feels bright, c…

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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 Iceberg Homme?

Nero Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Nero Man is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes; Iceberg Homme is rated 3.74/5 from 152 votes. Choose Nero Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Iceberg Homme for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nero Man or Iceberg Homme?

Nero Man lasts longest (Nero Man 60/100, Iceberg Homme 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nero Man or Iceberg Homme?

Projection is very close: Nero Man 50/100, Iceberg Homme 49/100 for sillage.

Do Nero Man and Iceberg Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Freesia and Cyclamen.

Is Nero Man or Iceberg Homme better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Nero Man and Iceberg Homme?

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. Iceberg Homme has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Lavender, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Carnation, Iris, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of oak moss, Leather, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.