Fragrance comparison

Veldt vs Sergio Nero Pour Homme

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 67 ratings analysed

Veldt

Van Dang

5.001 votes

Rank #39,867 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sergio Nero Pour Homme

Sergio Nero

3.9166 votes

Rank #26,598 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sergio Nero Pour Homme takes 4 of 4 categories.

Veldt
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Sergio Nero Pour Homme
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Veldt0/4

Sergio Nero Pour Homme4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VeldtVan Dang

Sergio Nero Pour HommeSergio Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

3.91/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 36%Had 30%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

27%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySergio Nero Pour Homme

SillageSergio Nero Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value71

Category winnerSergio Nero Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

woody77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

warm spicy80%

amber70%

soft spicy60%

herbal50%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BasilAmbretteBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Clary SageMimosa

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodTonka Bean

Top

Tobacco LeafCuminGingerCorianderBasilSageCardamomCelery

Heart

Black PepperClovesSpicy NotesClary Sage

Base

OlibanumHoneyAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBasil, Black Pepper and Clary Sage. Durations are only published for Veldt, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall67

Winter67

Day33

Night100

Spring90

Summer15

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,867

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#26,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSergio Nero Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Van Dang Veldt is a crisp, aromatic green fragrance that feels like brushing your hands against fresh garden herbs on a cool morning. The scent opens with peppery crushed basil and soft ambrette seed before settling into clean clary sage, fluffy mimosa blossom, and creamy sandalwood. Rather than smelling sharp or bitt…

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Sergio Nero Pour Homme is a rugged, spicy fragrance built on a heavy foundation of tobacco leaf and cumin. Launched in 2003, it delivers a sharp, aromatic profile that leans heavily into traditional masculine spice. It works best for fall and winter days when you want a scent that projects confidence and stays present…

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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, Veldt or Sergio Nero Pour Homme?

Sergio Nero Pour Homme takes 4 of 4 categories. Veldt is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Sergio Nero Pour Homme is rated 3.91/5 from 66 votes. Choose Veldt for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Sergio Nero Pour Homme for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Veldt or Sergio Nero Pour Homme?

Sergio Nero Pour Homme lasts longest (Sergio Nero Pour Homme 74/100, Veldt 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Veldt or Sergio Nero Pour Homme?

Sergio Nero Pour Homme projects furthest (Sergio Nero Pour Homme 62/100, Veldt 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Veldt and Sergio Nero Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Black Pepper and Clary Sage.

Is Veldt or Sergio Nero Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Veldt suits evening wear; Sergio Nero Pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Veldt and Sergio Nero Pour Homme?

Veldt has top notes of Basil, Ambrette and Black Pepper, heart notes of Clary Sage and Mimosa, a base of Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Sergio Nero Pour Homme has top notes of Tobacco Leaf, Cumin, Ginger and Coriander, heart notes of Black Pepper, Cloves, Spicy Notes and Clary Sage, a base of Olibanum, Honey, Amber and Musk.