Fragrance comparison

Nina vs Nero Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 14,880 ratings analysed

3 wins

Nina

Nina Ricci

3.8514,873 votes

Rank #2,544 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Nero Man

Kappa

3.297 votes

Rank #62,392 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nina takes 3 of 4 categories.

Nina
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Nero Man
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Nina3/4

Nero Man1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NinaNina Ricci

Nero ManKappa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 14,873 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 38%Had 31%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

14,873 votes

0%Love

57%Like

14%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityNina

SillageNina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNero ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

fresh84%

fruity77%

woody69%

green61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonLime

Heart

Granny Smith applePralinePeonyDatura

Base

Apple TreeMuskVirginia Cedar

Top

RosemaryBergamotAmalfi LemonLime

Heart

CorianderFreesiaCyclamen

Base

MuskPatchoulioak mossVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Lime, Musk and Virginia Cedar. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter48

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,544

PerfumerChristian Dussoulier, Jacques Cavallier Belletrud, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#62,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerNinaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nina opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon and tart lime that quickly softens into sweet Granny Smith apple and warm praline. Soft peony and quiet cedar grounding keep the sweetness clean rather than sticky. It works as an easy daytime wear for mild spring and summer afternoons when you want something bright, fruit…

Reviews →

Kappa Nero Man is a fresh, budget-friendly cologne designed for casual daily wear. Launched in 2010, the scent blends bracing citruses with a dry, mossy base. It suits active men looking for a clean, post-shower splash to wear during hot summer afternoons without overthinking.

Reviews →

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, Nina or Nero Man?

Nina takes 3 of 4 categories. Nina is rated 3.85/5 from 14,873 votes; Nero Man is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Nina for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Nero Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nina or Nero Man?

They last about the same: Nina 61/100, Nero Man 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Nina or Nero Man?

Nina projects furthest (Nina 54/100, Nero Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nina and Nero Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Lime, Musk and Virginia Cedar.

Is Nina or Nero Man better for summer or winter?

Nero Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nina and Nero Man?

Nina has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Granny Smith apple, Praline, Peony and Datura, a base of Apple Tree, Musk and Virginia Cedar. Nero Man has top notes of Rosemary, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Coriander, Freesia and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Patchouli, oak moss and Virginia Cedar.