Fragrance comparison

Nerosa vs Sloane Ravers

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 215 ratings analysed

4 wins

Nerosa

Laboratorio Olfattivo

3.81188 votes

Rank #12,988 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Sloane Ravers

Ex Nihilo

3.9327 votes

Rank #23,664 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nerosa takes 4 of 7 categories.

Nerosa
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Sloane Ravers
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Nerosa4/7

Sloane Ravers2/7

Ratings & consensus: Nerosa
Community sentiment: Nerosa
Longevity: Sloane Ravers
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Nerosa
Versatility: Sloane Ravers
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nerosa

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NerosaLaboratorio Olfattivo

Sloane RaversEx Nihilo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 188 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 29%Had 4%Want 67%

Category winnerNerosaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

40%Like

21%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

188 votes

56%Love

19%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

15%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNerosaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySloane Ravers

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value31

Category winnerNerosaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

patchouli69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronGuaiac WoodLabdanumNutmegCloves

Heart

RoseGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherelemiCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberVetiverBenzoinPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

SaffronNutmegCloves

Heart3-4 hrs

PlumTonka Bean

Base6-10 hrs

PatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Cloves and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Sloane Ravers, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring90

Summer30

Fall100

Winter100

Day20

Night100

Category winnerSloane RaversMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex60

Women21

Men17

Unisex67

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,988

PerfumerDavid Maruitte

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#23,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerNerosaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nerosa opens with an immediate flash of bitter saffron, sharp clove, and warm guaiac wood before settling into its dark heart. A dense, soapy red rose steps forward quickly, braced by green geranium and resinous labdanum. As the scent warms on skin, smoky leather, birch leaf, and dry oud anchor the base alongside eart…

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Sloane Ravers by Ex Nihilo opens with an assertive blast of clove, nutmeg, and warm saffron that immediately heats up the air around you. As the sharp spices mellow, dark stewed plum steps into the spotlight alongside sweet, nutty tonka bean, turning the fragrance into a rich, mouthwatering compote with an unmistakabl…

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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, Nerosa or Sloane Ravers?

Nerosa takes 4 of 7 categories. Nerosa is rated 3.81/5 from 188 votes; Sloane Ravers is rated 3.93/5 from 27 votes. Choose Nerosa for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Sloane Ravers for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nerosa or Sloane Ravers?

Sloane Ravers lasts longest (Sloane Ravers 74/100, Nerosa 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nerosa or Sloane Ravers?

Projection is very close: Nerosa 60/100, Sloane Ravers 60/100 for sillage.

Do Nerosa and Sloane Ravers smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Cloves and Patchouli.

Is Nerosa or Sloane Ravers better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sloane Ravers is the stronger pick. For winter, Nerosa is the stronger pick. Sloane Ravers suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nerosa and Sloane Ravers?

Nerosa has top notes of Saffron, Guaiac Wood, Labdanum and Nutmeg, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, elemi and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Sloane Ravers has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Cloves, heart notes of Plum and Tonka Bean, a base of Patchouli and Cedar.