Fragrance comparison

Nero Man vs Jorge di Profumo Aqua

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 114 ratings analysed

Nero Man

Kappa

3.297 votes

Rank #62,392 CitrusWoody

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66%scent match

Closely related

Jorge di Profumo Aqua

Maison Alhambra

4.22107 votes

Rank #10,972 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Nero Man
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Jorge di Profumo Aqua
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Nero Man2/4

Jorge di Profumo Aqua2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nero ManKappa

Jorge di Profumo AquaMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 38%Had 31%Want 31%

4.22/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 51%Had 8%Want 41%

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

49%Love

34%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

107 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNero Man

SillageNero Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value84

Category winnerJorge di Profumo AquaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

floral80%

fresh70%

fresh spicy60%

woody50%

Scent match66%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic 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

Top

NeroliLimeLemonOrangeMandarinBergamotJasmine

Heart

CaloneMarine notesResedaRosemaryCyclamenFreesiaVioletCoriander

Base

White MuskAmberPatchouliCedarOakmoss

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Bergamot, Lime and Coriander. 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

Spring88

Summer100

Fall25

Winter6

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men83

Unisex13

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#10,972

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerJorge di Profumo AquaHigher 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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Jorge di Profumo Aqua by Maison Alhambra is a crisp aromatic aquatic scent for men. It leads with a sharp, bright burst of citrus, including lime and bergamot, before settling into a mineral-heavy marine accord. Perfect for hot summer days, this fragrance provides a clean, professional finish for casual wear or office…

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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 Jorge di Profumo Aqua?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Nero Man is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes; Jorge di Profumo Aqua is rated 4.22/5 from 107 votes. Choose Nero Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Jorge di Profumo Aqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Nero Man or Jorge di Profumo Aqua?

Nero Man lasts longest (Nero Man 60/100, Jorge di Profumo Aqua 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nero Man or Jorge di Profumo Aqua?

Projection is very close: Nero Man 50/100, Jorge di Profumo Aqua 49/100 for sillage.

Do Nero Man and Jorge di Profumo Aqua smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and floral accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Bergamot, Lime and Coriander.

Is Nero Man or Jorge di Profumo Aqua better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Nero Man and Jorge di Profumo Aqua?

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. Jorge di Profumo Aqua has top notes of Neroli, Lime, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Calone, Marine notes, Reseda and Rosemary, a base of White Musk, Amber, Patchouli and Cedar.