House of EM5 2023

Nero

FloralIndianUnisexEau de Parfum

Blossoms open with Saffron, Black Pepper, Coffee, and Rose blooming into a floral heart of Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Incense, and Sandalwood grounded by a soft base of Amber, Musk, Patchouli, and Vanilla.

The bloodline

Rose EmberBURBERRYStrong

This bottle carries the Rose Ember DNA. Shares 5 notes with the original.

saffronrosesandalwoodambermusk

Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Should you buy it?

Close to the original, test before buying both

Shares most of its notes with Rose Ember by BURBERRY. If you already own it, this may feel redundant.

Wear in
fall
winter
Wear for
evening
formal
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Nero bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

HoneyedWarmFloralGourmandGreenResinousSpicyWoody

Longevity

9h

Sillage

Strong

Launched

2023

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
T
Turkish Rose
Bulgarian Rose
Bulgarian Rose
Incense
Incense
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Nero is widely considered inspired by Tom Ford Cafe Rose, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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