Fragrance comparison

Tom Wolfe #234 vs Cocktail B-52

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

4 wins

Tom Wolfe #234

Illuminum

4.2114 votes

Rank #39,392 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Cocktail B-52

Sergio Nero

—0 votes

Rank #73,008 CitrusAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tom Wolfe #234 takes 4 of 4 categories.

Tom Wolfe #234
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Cocktail B-52
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Best in spring.

Tom Wolfe #2344/4

Cocktail B-520/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tom Wolfe #234
Sillage & projection: Tom Wolfe #234
Value for money: Tom Wolfe #234
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tom Wolfe #234

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tom Wolfe #234Illuminum

Cocktail B-52Sergio Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 47%Had 7%Want 47%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 100%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityTom Wolfe #234

SillageTom Wolfe #234

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value0

Category winnerTom Wolfe #234Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

soft spicy69%

amber61%

citrus100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotFennel

Heart

GeraniumNeroli

Base

Pine TreeAmber

Top

BergamotNeroliLemon

Heart

Clary SageGeraniumCedar

Base

Tonka BeanAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Neroli and Amber. 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

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#73,008

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTom Wolfe #234Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tom Wolfe #234 is a bright, aromatic woody scent that leans citrusy and green, with a noticeable fennel lift and a clean, outdoorsy base. One wearer even described a fizzy yuzu and lemon-like start, then fennel with fresh greenness and a tea-ish hint. If you like crisp, modern aromatics that stay easy to wear, it is w…

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Cocktail B-52 by Sergio Nero provides a sharp, citrus-heavy introduction that settles into a soft, wood-backed aromatic base. Designed for men who appreciate a clean and straightforward daily scent, it carries a bright lemon and neroli punch ideal for warm spring days or office wear where unobtrusive freshness is the …

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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 lasts longer, Tom Wolfe #234 or Cocktail B-52?

Tom Wolfe #234 lasts longest (Tom Wolfe #234 53/100, Cocktail B-52 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tom Wolfe #234 or Cocktail B-52?

Tom Wolfe #234 projects furthest (Tom Wolfe #234 58/100, Cocktail B-52 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tom Wolfe #234 and Cocktail B-52 smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Neroli and Amber.

Is Tom Wolfe #234 or Cocktail B-52 better for summer or winter?

Tom Wolfe #234 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tom Wolfe #234 and Cocktail B-52?

Tom Wolfe #234 has top notes of Bergamot and Fennel, heart notes of Geranium and Neroli, a base of Pine Tree and Amber. Cocktail B-52 has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Clary Sage, Geranium and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk.