Fragrance comparison

NeroStar vs Community

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 39 ratings analysed

2 wins

NeroStar

Orca

5.002 votes

Rank #39,107 FreshMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Community

The Zoo

4.2237 votes

Rank #45,856 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

NeroStar takes 2 of 4 categories.

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

NeroStar2/4

Community1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Community
Sillage & projection: Tie
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

CommunityThe Zoo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

4.22/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 19%Had 8%Want 73%

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

51%Love

27%Like

14%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCommunity

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNeroStarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

musky92%

aldehydic84%

woody77%

floral69%

ozonic61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both fresh, woody and floral

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

GrapefruitLemonBitter OrangeAldehydesBergamotMandarin OrangePeppermint

Heart

ChamomileCascaloneHedioneNigellaClovesIso E SuperRosemary

Base

VetiverCedarLabdanumAmbroxanOakmossMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Lemon, Bergamot and Hedione. 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

Summer93

Fall14

Winter7

Day100

Night19

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,107

PerfumerGib Osbert

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#45,856

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

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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Community by The Zoo opens with a crisp burst of bitter orange, crushed peppermint, and sparkling aldehydes that cut straight through humid air. As the initial citrus fizz calms, chamomile, herbal rosemary, and watery Cascalone emerge, grounding the profile with a fresh, mineral clarity that feels both modern and outd…

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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 Community?

NeroStar takes 2 of 4 categories. NeroStar is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Community is rated 4.22/5 from 37 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 Community for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, NeroStar or Community?

Community lasts longest (Community 64/100, NeroStar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, NeroStar or Community?

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

Do NeroStar and Community smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Lemon, Bergamot and Hedione.

Is NeroStar or Community better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in NeroStar and Community?

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. Community has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Bitter Orange and Aldehydes, heart notes of Chamomile, Cascalone, Hedione and Nigella, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Labdanum and Ambroxan.