Fragrance comparison

Pepe Nero vs Oud De Parfum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

Pepe Nero

Bottega Verde

3.6010 votes

Rank #64,670 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Oud De Parfum

William Hunt

4.3011 votes

Rank #31,505 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud De Parfum takes 5 of 5 categories.

Pepe Nero
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Oud De Parfum
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Pepe Nero0/5

Oud De Parfum5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pepe NeroBottega Verde

Oud De ParfumWilliam Hunt

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

4.30/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%

Category winnerOud De ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityOud De Parfum

SillageOud De Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value63

Category winnerOud De ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

anis74%

warm spicy65%

citrus56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

iris77%

earthy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperCitron

Heart

AniseRosemaryOlive

Base

Guaiac WoodTonka Bean

Top

Black PepperItalian LemonJuniper Berries

Heart

Orris RootSageBasil

Base

Guaiac WoodTonka BeanHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Guaiac Wood and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer0

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night50

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerOud De ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pepe Nero by Bottega Verde opens with a sharp burst of cracked Black Pepper paired with zesty Citron rind. The initial spicy punch quickly softens into an aromatic heart dominated by dried Rosemary, savory Olive leaves, and a touch of herbal Anise. As the scent settles on skin, earthy Guaiac Wood combines with subtle …

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William Hunt Oud De Parfum is a masculine Oriental fragrance that balances sharp, zesty citrus with an earthy, woody structure. Launched in 2017, this scent moves from a peppery opening of Italian lemon and juniper berries into a sophisticated, rooty orris and herbal heart. It suits the office or evening wear during s…

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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, Pepe Nero or Oud De Parfum?

Oud De Parfum takes 5 of 5 categories. Pepe Nero is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes; Oud De Parfum is rated 4.30/5 from 11 votes. Choose Pepe Nero for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Oud De Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pepe Nero or Oud De Parfum?

Oud De Parfum lasts longest (Oud De Parfum 80/100, Pepe Nero 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pepe Nero or Oud De Parfum?

Oud De Parfum projects furthest (Oud De Parfum 71/100, Pepe Nero 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pepe Nero and Oud De Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Guaiac Wood and Tonka Bean.

Is Pepe Nero or Oud De Parfum better for summer or winter?

Pepe Nero suits daytime wear; Oud De Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pepe Nero and Oud De Parfum?

Pepe Nero has top notes of Black Pepper and Citron, heart notes of Anise, Rosemary and Olive, a base of Guaiac Wood and Tonka Bean. Oud De Parfum has top notes of Black Pepper, Italian Lemon and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Orris Root, Sage and Basil, a base of Guaiac Wood, Tonka Bean and Haitian Vetiver.