Fragrance comparison

AEO Real Blaze vs Dior Homme Cologne

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 375 ratings analysed

AEO Real Blaze

American Eagle

4.754 votes

Rank #49,135 CitrusWoody

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58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Dior Homme Cologne

Dior · 2007

4.19371 votes

Rank #5,453 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dior Homme Cologne takes 3 of 3 categories.

AEO Real Blaze
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dior Homme Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

AEO Real Blaze0/3

Dior Homme Cologne3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AEO Real BlazeAmerican Eagle

Dior Homme CologneDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 43%Had 29%Want 29%

4.19/ 5 · 371 votes

Have 43%Had 22%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

43%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

371 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDior Homme Cologne

SillageDior Homme Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value41

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

ozonic69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

iris84%

woody77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeMelonBergamotNeroli

Heart

CardamomOrange BlossomAppleViolet Leaf

Base

DriftwoodVetiverCedar NeedlesPatchouli

Top

Mandarin OrangeNeroliBergamotLavenderCardamomSage

Heart

Iris

Base

VetiverCacaoLeatherAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Neroli and Cardamom. 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men69

Unisex29

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,135

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,453

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched2007

Reviews28

Category winnerDior Homme CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

AEO Real Blaze by American Eagle is a casual citrus-aromatic scent for men. Opening with crisp mandarin and melon, it settles into a balanced heart of cardamom and apple. The fragrance finds its base in driftwood and cedar needles, creating a clean, outdoorsy profile perfect for daily wear in warmer weather.

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Dior Homme Cologne (2007) presents a crisp, sunlit take on the iconic Dior iris profile. Created by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, it opens with a refreshing splash of sweet mandarin orange, tart bergamot, and clean neroli, immediately supported by soft lavender and herbal sage. At the center, a silky, powdery iris note …

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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, AEO Real Blaze or Dior Homme Cologne?

Dior Homme Cologne takes 3 of 3 categories. AEO Real Blaze is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Dior Homme Cologne is rated 4.19/5 from 371 votes. Choose AEO Real Blaze for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dior Homme Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, AEO Real Blaze or Dior Homme Cologne?

Dior Homme Cologne lasts longest (Dior Homme Cologne 63/100, AEO Real Blaze 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, AEO Real Blaze or Dior Homme Cologne?

Dior Homme Cologne projects furthest (Dior Homme Cologne 59/100, AEO Real Blaze 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do AEO Real Blaze and Dior Homme Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Neroli and Cardamom.

Is AEO Real Blaze or Dior Homme Cologne better for summer or winter?

AEO Real Blaze suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in AEO Real Blaze and Dior Homme Cologne?

AEO Real Blaze has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Melon, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Cardamom, Orange Blossom, Apple and Violet Leaf, a base of Driftwood, Vetiver, Cedar Needles and Patchouli. Dior Homme Cologne has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Neroli, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Iris, a base of Vetiver, Cacao, Leather and Amber.