Fragrance comparison

NeroStar vs Ad Libitum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 44 ratings analysed

NeroStar

Orca

5.002 votes

Rank #39,107 FreshMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Ad Libitum

Pigmentarium

4.0242 votes

Rank #34,561 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ad Libitum takes 2 of 4 categories.

NeroStar
Choose it for a fresh and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Ad Libitum
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

NeroStar1/4

Ad Libitum2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ad Libitum
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: NeroStar
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ad Libitum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NeroStarOrca

Ad LibitumPigmentarium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

4.02/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 25%Had 15%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

40%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAd Libitum

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value49

Category winnerNeroStarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

musky92%

aldehydic84%

woody77%

floral69%

ozonic61%

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

mossy77%

fresh69%

earthy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both fresh and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesCitronNeroliLemonBergamot

Heart

HedioneOzonic notesLavenderRose WaterWhite Blossom

Base

Iso E SuperWhite MuskSugarAmbrox SuperAmbrostar™

Top

CitronBergamotAldehydesTangerine

Heart

NeroliCedarJasmine

Base

OakmossMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Citron, Neroli and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer86

Fall100

Winter32

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men46

Unisex46

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,107

PerfumerGib Osbert

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#34,561

PerfumerJakub F. Hiermann

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAd LibitumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

NeroStar is a crisp, sparkling floral aldehyde fragrance built around bright citrus and clean ozonic tones. It matches active summer days and professional morning environments, offering a clean laundry freshness that stays breezy. Grounded by a base of sugar, Iso E Super, and white musk, the scent feels modern and lig…

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Ad Libitum by Prague-based house Pigmentarium offers a dry, nostalgic breeze of aldehydes and sharp citron. It wears like a crisp white shirt in late spring, drying down to an earthy patchouli and cedar base that feels clean yet grounded. Ideal for those who want a structured, botanical citrus that avoids sweet or sug…

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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, NeroStar or Ad Libitum?

Ad Libitum takes 2 of 4 categories. NeroStar is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Ad Libitum is rated 4.02/5 from 42 votes. Choose NeroStar for a fresh and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Ad Libitum for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, NeroStar or Ad Libitum?

Ad Libitum lasts longest (Ad Libitum 67/100, NeroStar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, NeroStar or Ad Libitum?

Projection is very close: NeroStar 63/100, Ad Libitum 63/100 for sillage.

Do NeroStar and Ad Libitum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Citron, Neroli and Bergamot.

Is NeroStar or Ad Libitum better for summer or winter?

NeroStar suits day or night wear; Ad Libitum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in NeroStar and Ad Libitum?

NeroStar has top notes of Aldehydes, Citron, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Hedione, Ozonic notes, Lavender and Rose Water, a base of Iso E Super, White Musk, Sugar and Ambrox Super. Ad Libitum has top notes of Citron, Bergamot, Aldehydes and Tangerine, heart notes of Neroli, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Patchouli.