Fragrance comparison

NeroStar vs Amaterasu

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

NeroStar

Orca

5.002 votes

Rank #39,107 FreshMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Amaterasu

Mythology Parfums

3.9123 votes

Rank #48,297 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

NeroStar
Choose it for a fresh and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Amaterasu
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

NeroStar2/4

Amaterasu2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NeroStarOrca

AmaterasuMythology Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

3.91/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

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

70%Love

4%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

26%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAmaterasu

SillageAmaterasu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value37

Category winnerNeroStarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

musky92%

aldehydic84%

woody77%

floral69%

ozonic61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

tropical61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both fresh

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

PassionfruitLemon PeelLemonJapanese PlumSolar NotesBergamotMandarinGrapefruit

Heart

GingerVioletLily of the ValleySunflowerHedione

Base

Ambrox SuperSandalwoodWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Hedione and White Musk. 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

Spring88

Summer100

Fall69

Winter13

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men24

Unisex48

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,107

PerfumerGib Osbert

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#48,297

PerfumerJakub Pietrynka

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNeroStarHigher 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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Amaterasu opens bright and juicy, with passionfruit, citrus peel and pineapple giving it a sparkling, sunlit feel. As it settles, ginger, violet and airy florals soften the fruit, while white musk, sandalwood and ambrox keep the dry-down clean, radiant and slightly powdery. It suits warm weather best and reads as a l…

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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 Amaterasu?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. NeroStar is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Amaterasu is rated 3.91/5 from 23 votes. Choose NeroStar for a fresh and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Amaterasu for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, NeroStar or Amaterasu?

Amaterasu lasts longest (Amaterasu 78/100, NeroStar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, NeroStar or Amaterasu?

Amaterasu projects furthest (Amaterasu 79/100, NeroStar 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do NeroStar and Amaterasu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Hedione and White Musk.

Is NeroStar or Amaterasu better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in NeroStar and Amaterasu?

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. Amaterasu has top notes of Passionfruit, Lemon Peel, Lemon and Japanese Plum, heart notes of Ginger, Violet, Lily of the Valley and Sunflower, a base of Ambrox Super, Sandalwood and White Musk.