Fragrance comparison

Blue Sky Neroli vs AEO Real Blaze

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 79 ratings analysed

3 wins

Blue Sky Neroli

Clinique

4.1975 votes

Rank #34,666 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

AEO Real Blaze

American Eagle

4.754 votes

Rank #45,973 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Sky Neroli takes 3 of 3 categories.

Blue Sky Neroli
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
AEO Real Blaze
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blue Sky Neroli3/3

AEO Real Blaze0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Blue Sky Neroli
Sillage & projection: Blue Sky Neroli
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Blue Sky Neroli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue Sky NeroliClinique

AEO Real BlazeAmerican Eagle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 39%Had 13%Want 48%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 43%Had 29%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

41%Like

11%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

75 votes

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityBlue Sky Neroli

SillageBlue Sky Neroli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral91%

ozonic83%

woody74%

aromatic65%

fresh56%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

ozonic69%

fruity61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

NeroliOzonic notesAfrican Orange FlowerMandarin OrangeAmberwoodVetiverCardamomRose Oil

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangeMelonBergamotNeroli

Heart

CardamomOrange BlossomAppleViolet Leaf

Base

DriftwoodVetiverCedar NeedlesPatchouli

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Mandarin Orange, Vetiver and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Blue Sky Neroli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall7

Winter7

Day100

Night6

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex48

Women48

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,973

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlue Sky NeroliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clinique released Blue Sky Neroli as an uplifting citrus floral scent built around sunny petals and crisp, airy skies. The fragrance opens with sparkling mandarin orange paired with clean ozonic notes that immediately evoke the refreshing smell of a bright breeze after summer rain. At its heart, green neroli blossoms …

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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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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Blue Sky Neroli or AEO Real Blaze?

Blue Sky Neroli takes 3 of 3 categories. Blue Sky Neroli is rated 4.19/5 from 75 votes; AEO Real Blaze is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Blue Sky Neroli for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose AEO Real Blaze for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Sky Neroli or AEO Real Blaze?

Blue Sky Neroli lasts longest (Blue Sky Neroli 57/100, AEO Real Blaze 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Sky Neroli or AEO Real Blaze?

Projection is very close: Blue Sky Neroli 51/100, AEO Real Blaze 50/100 for sillage.

Do Blue Sky Neroli and AEO Real Blaze smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and ozonic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Mandarin Orange, Vetiver and Cardamom.

Is Blue Sky Neroli or AEO Real Blaze better for summer or winter?

Blue Sky Neroli suits daytime wear; AEO Real Blaze suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Sky Neroli and AEO Real Blaze?

Blue Sky Neroli features Neroli, Ozonic notes, African Orange Flower, Mandarin Orange and Amberwood. 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.