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Drago Nero vs Reveal

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

Updated 4,566 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

  • Drago Nero

    Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Reveal

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Drago Nero4/8
Reveal4/8
Ratings & consensus
Reveal
Community sentiment
Reveal
Longevity
Drago Nero
Sillage & projection
Drago Nero
Value for money
Reveal
Versatility
Reveal
Note pyramid (duration)
Drago Nero
Fragranxe ranking
Drago Nero

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Drago NeroLinari
RevealCalvin Klein
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.70/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%
3.77/ 5 · 4,522 votes
Have 51%Had 25%Want 24%
Category winnerRevealRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
32%Love
34%Like
14%Ok
14%Dislike
7%Hate

44 votes

29%Love
43%Like
6%Ok
22%Dislike
1%Hate

4,522 votes

Category winnerRevealMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityDrago Nero

SillageDrago Nero

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value66
Category winnerRevealBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
fruity92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
woody100%
powdery92%
musky84%
amber77%
salty69%
iris61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
PineappleBlack PepperBergamotAppleMagnoliaItalian Tangerine
Heart2-4 hrs
ClovesArnicaIrisRoseOrange Blossom
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverGuaiac WoodOakMuskAmbergrisSandalwoodTonka Bean
Top15 to 30 minutes
SaltBlack PepperWhite PepperPink Pepper
Heart2 to 3 hours
AmbergrisIris
Base4 to 6 hours
CashmeranSandalwoodMuskVetiver
Category winnerDrago NeroLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring69
Summer56
Fall100
Winter25
Day100
Night58
Spring60
Summer77
Fall100
Winter53
Day100
Night47
Category winnerRevealMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men48
Unisex44
Women8
Men3
Unisex45
Women52
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,170

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#31,818

PerfumerBruno Jovanovic, Jean-Marc Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDrago NeroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Linari Drago Nero starts with an energetic splash of juicy pineapple, bright Italian tangerine, and a snappy pinch of black pepper. Within twenty minutes, the initial fruit punch mellows into an intriguing blend of warm clove blossoms, earthy arnica, and powdery iris. As the hours tick on, rich vetiver and smoky guaia…

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Reveal by Calvin Klein takes an unusual approach to warmth by centering on a distinct mineral freshness. The opening combines sea salt with black pepper, white pepper, and pink pepper, giving a dry, savory burst that feels brisk rather than sweet. As the initial spice settles, a heart of ambergris and powdery iris int…

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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, Drago Nero or Reveal?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Drago Nero is rated 3.70/5 from 44 votes; Reveal is rated 3.77/5 from 4,522 votes. Choose Drago Nero for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Reveal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Drago Nero or Reveal?

Drago Nero lasts longest (Drago Nero 74/100, Reveal 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Drago Nero or Reveal?

Drago Nero projects furthest (Drago Nero 64/100, Reveal 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Drago Nero and Reveal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Iris, Vetiver and Musk.

Is Drago Nero or Reveal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Reveal is the stronger pick. For winter, Reveal is the stronger pick. Drago Nero suits daytime wear; Reveal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Drago Nero and Reveal?

Drago Nero has top notes of Pineapple, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Cloves, Arnica, Iris and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Guaiac Wood, Oak and Musk. Reveal has top notes of Salt, Black Pepper, White Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ambergris and Iris, a base of Cashmeran, Sandalwood, Musk and Vetiver.

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