Fragrance comparison

Tero vs Reject

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,399 ratings analysed

3 wins

Tero

Nishane

4.031,395 votes

Rank #474 Fresh SpicyCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Reject

St. Narcissus

4.004 votes

Rank #61,805 SweetFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tero takes 3 of 4 categories.

Tero
Choose it for a fresh spicy and caramel character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Reject
Choose it for a sweet and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Tero3/4

Reject1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TeroNishane

RejectSt. Narcissus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 1,395 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

25%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

976 votes

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTero

SillageTero

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRejectBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

caramel92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

salty61%

sweet100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CaramelSichuan PepperBlack PepperSalt

Heart

PatchouliCinnamon

Base

AmberOakVetiver

Top

Black PepperBergamotFig

Heart

MyrrhCinnamonOrange Cassia TreeCherryBiscuitCaramelTea Tree Oil

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarBlack MuskVetiverVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Black Pepper, Cinnamon and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer23

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex55

Women11

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#474

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews231

Overall rank#61,805

PerfumerApostolos Zanias, Reject aka Lex

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTeroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nishane Tero combines thick caramel with sharp black pepper and a noticeable punch of table salt. Patchouli and cinnamon warm the heart, while oak and vetiver ground the dry-down. It suits cool autumn nights and winter gatherings when you want a rich, spicy gourmand that projects clearly across a chilly room.

Reviews →

Reject by St. Narcissus delivers an unexpected twist on gourmand fragrances by kicking off with a sharp crack of black pepper, juicy fig, and bright bergamot. Rather than sinking into simple candy sweetness, it unfolds into a rich heart of baked cherry biscuit, melted caramel, warm cinnamon, and a tiny herbal touch of…

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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, Tero or Reject?

Tero takes 3 of 4 categories. Tero is rated 4.03/5 from 1,395 votes; Reject is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Tero for a fresh spicy and caramel character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Reject for a sweet and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tero or Reject?

Tero lasts longest (Tero 84/100, Reject 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tero or Reject?

Tero projects furthest (Tero 74/100, Reject 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tero and Reject smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Caramel, Black Pepper, Cinnamon and Vetiver.

Is Tero or Reject better for summer or winter?

Reject suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tero and Reject?

Tero has top notes of Caramel, Sichuan Pepper, Black Pepper and Salt, heart notes of Patchouli and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Oak and Vetiver. Reject has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot and Fig, heart notes of Myrrh, Cinnamon, Orange Cassia Tree and Cherry, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Black Musk and Vetiver.