Fragrance comparison

Nio vs Serenade

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,905 ratings analysed

Nio

Xerjoff

4.203,870 votes

Rank #322 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Serenade

Boadicea the Victorious

3.7435 votes

Rank #40,865 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Serenade takes 4 of 7 categories.

Nio
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Serenade
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Nio3/7

Serenade4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NioXerjoff

SerenadeBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 3,870 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.74/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 22%Had 9%Want 69%

Category winnerNioRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

24%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

2,849 votes

37%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerNioMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevitySerenade

SillageSerenade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value54

Category winnerSerenadeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green91%

aromatic83%

woody74%

fresh spicy65%

white floral56%

woody100%

aromatic88%

earthy77%

mossy65%

citrus53%

powdery42%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGreen NotesNeroli

Heart

CardamomPink PepperJasmineNutmeg

Base

VetyverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodAmberPatchouli

Top

elemiLemonBergamotAldehydesMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseClary SageCardamomNutmegNeroliJasmine

Base

Guaiac WoodOakmossVetiverSandalwoodVanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Cardamom and Jasmine. 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

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day29

Night100

Category winnerSerenadeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex42

Women4

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#322

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews469

Overall rank#40,865

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerNioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Xerjoff Nio opens with a blast of crushed bergamot leaves and bitter neroli. Green stem notes cut through the tart citrus burst, giving the initial spray an intense, photorealistic crispness that feels immediately alive on warm summer skin. As the sharp top notes settle, dry vetiver, patchouli, and Virginia cedarwood…

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Serenade opens with a sharp flash of aldehydes, tart lemon, and resinous elemi that quickly gives way to a dense, smoky core. As the initial citrus bite softens, the fragrance reveals dry guaiac wood, bitter oakmoss, and earthy vetiver anchored by dark amber and musk. Spices like nutmeg and cardamom simmer quietly ben…

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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, Nio or Serenade?

Serenade takes 4 of 7 categories. Nio is rated 4.20/5 from 3,870 votes; Serenade is rated 3.74/5 from 35 votes. Choose Nio for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Serenade for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nio or Serenade?

They last about the same: Serenade 75/100, Nio 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Nio or Serenade?

Serenade projects furthest (Serenade 77/100, Nio 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nio and Serenade smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Cardamom and Jasmine.

Is Nio or Serenade better for summer or winter?

For summer, Serenade is the stronger pick. For winter, Serenade is the stronger pick. Serenade suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nio and Serenade?

Nio has top notes of Bergamot, Green Notes and Neroli, heart notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Vetyver, Virginia Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Amber. Serenade has top notes of elemi, Lemon, Bergamot and Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose, Clary Sage, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Sandalwood.