Fragrance comparison

Nerosa vs Sorong 20.1

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 255 ratings analysed

6 wins

Nerosa

Laboratorio Olfattivo

3.81188 votes

Rank #11,943 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Sorong 20.1

Pierre Guillaume Paris

3.6667 votes

Rank #40,730 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nerosa takes 6 of 7 categories.

Nerosa
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Sorong 20.1
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nerosa6/7

Sorong 20.11/7

Ratings & consensus: Nerosa
Community sentiment: Nerosa
Longevity: Nerosa
Sillage & projection: Nerosa
Value for money: Nerosa
Versatility: Sorong 20.1
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

Sorong 20.1Pierre Guillaume Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 188 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 37%Had 14%Want 50%

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

25%Love

37%Like

15%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerNerosaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityNerosa

SillageNerosa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value47

Category winnerNerosaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

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

Notes

SaffronCypressGuaiac WoodIrisCitruseselemiCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGingerBenzoinLabdanumBlack CurrantTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Guaiac Wood, Labdanum and elemi. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer54

Fall46

Winter62

Day100

Night69

Category winnerSorong 20.1Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex60

Women21

Men50

Unisex43

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,943

PerfumerDavid Maruitte

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#40,730

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Pierre Guillaume Paris offers a striking woody-amber composition with Sorong 20.1. A blast of sharp saffron and dry cypress dominates the initial spray, establishing a smoky, mineral-rich presence. It settles into a warm shield of guaiac wood and cypriol oil, suited for cool autumn days when you want a quiet, protecti…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nerosa or Sorong 20.1?

Nerosa takes 6 of 7 categories. Nerosa is rated 3.81/5 from 188 votes; Sorong 20.1 is rated 3.66/5 from 67 votes. Choose Nerosa for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Sorong 20.1 for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nerosa or Sorong 20.1?

Nerosa lasts longest (Nerosa 68/100, Sorong 20.1 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nerosa or Sorong 20.1?

Nerosa projects furthest (Nerosa 60/100, Sorong 20.1 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nerosa and Sorong 20.1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Guaiac Wood, Labdanum and elemi.

Is Nerosa or Sorong 20.1 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sorong 20.1 is the stronger pick. For winter, Nerosa is the stronger pick. Sorong 20.1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nerosa and Sorong 20.1?

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. Sorong 20.1 features Saffron, Cypress, Guaiac Wood, Iris and Citruses.