A Separate Reality Manic vs Eclipse
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A Separate Reality Manic takes 3 of 5 categories.
A Separate Reality ManicChoose it for a aromatic and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
EclipseChoose it for a anis and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
A Separate Reality Manic3/5
Eclipse2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- A Separate Reality Manic
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- A Separate Reality Manic
- Sillage & projection
- A Separate Reality Manic
- Value for money
- Eclipse
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eclipse
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
A Separate Reality ManicClive ChristianEclipseTokyo Milk Parfumerie CuriositeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%
3.79/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%
Category winnerA Separate Reality ManicRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate55%Love
20%Like
20%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
27%Love
39%Like
18%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
33 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityA Separate Reality Manic
SillageA Separate Reality Manic
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEclipseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
smoky92%
green84%
amber77%
vanilla69%
leather61%
anis100%
green92%
smoky84%
white floral77%
soft spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both smoky, green and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
MintLeatherVanillaAmberSmokeMuskMastic or LentisqueLavenderIncenseCoriander LeafMossSandalwood
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
AniseMintSmokeGardeniaAmber
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesMint, Amber and Smoke. Durations are only published for A Separate Reality Manic, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer25
Fall100
Winter50
Day67
Night100
Spring100
Summer40
Fall50
Winter30
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#53,355
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#23,761
PerfumerMargot Elena
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerEclipseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotA Separate Reality Manic by Clive Christian blends refreshing herbal brightness with rich resinous warmth. The scent begins with brisk mint and coriander leaf alongside a touch of spicy pink pepper. As the composition settles, classic lavender and herbal mastic leaf meet deeper ribbons of incense and dark smoke. The d…
Reviews →Eclipse by Tokyo Milk Parfumerie Curiosite hits the skin with a cold blast of black anise and aromatic mint, creating a dark herbal atmosphere. As the fragrance settles, a clean white gardenia note emerges, cutting through the green shadows before sinking into a dry amber base. It is a strange blend that behaves more …
Reviews →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, A Separate Reality Manic or Eclipse?
A Separate Reality Manic takes 3 of 5 categories. A Separate Reality Manic is rated 4.25/5 from 20 votes; Eclipse is rated 3.79/5 from 33 votes. Choose A Separate Reality Manic for a aromatic and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Eclipse for a anis and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, A Separate Reality Manic or Eclipse?
A Separate Reality Manic lasts longest (A Separate Reality Manic 67/100, Eclipse 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, A Separate Reality Manic or Eclipse?
A Separate Reality Manic projects furthest (A Separate Reality Manic 55/100, Eclipse 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A Separate Reality Manic and Eclipse smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share smoky, green and amber accords. Common notes include Mint, Amber and Smoke.
Is A Separate Reality Manic or Eclipse better for summer or winter?
A Separate Reality Manic suits evening wear; Eclipse suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A Separate Reality Manic and Eclipse?
A Separate Reality Manic features Mint, Leather, Vanilla, Amber and Smoke. Eclipse features Anise, Mint, Smoke, Gardenia and Amber.
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