Eclipse vs A Separate Reality Manic
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.
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 ManicChoose it for a aromatic and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Eclipse2/5
A Separate Reality Manic3/5
- 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
EclipseTokyo Milk Parfumerie CuriositeA Separate Reality ManicClive ChristianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.79/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%
4.25/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%
Category winnerA Separate Reality ManicRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
39%Like
18%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
33 votes
55%Love
20%Like
20%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
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 bothanis100%
green92%
smoky84%
white floral77%
soft spicy69%
amber61%
aromatic100%
smoky92%
green84%
amber77%
vanilla69%
leather61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both green, smoky and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
AniseMintSmokeGardeniaAmber
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
MintLeatherVanillaAmberSmokeMuskMastic or LentisqueLavenderIncenseCoriander LeafMossSandalwood
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesMint, Smoke and Amber. 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
Summer40
Fall50
Winter30
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer25
Fall100
Winter50
Day67
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#23,761
PerfumerMargot Elena
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#53,355
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEclipseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEclipse 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 →A 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 →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, Eclipse or A Separate Reality Manic?
A Separate Reality Manic takes 3 of 5 categories. Eclipse is rated 3.79/5 from 33 votes; A Separate Reality Manic is rated 4.25/5 from 20 votes. Choose Eclipse for a anis and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose A Separate Reality Manic for a aromatic and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Eclipse or A Separate Reality Manic?
A Separate Reality Manic lasts longest (A Separate Reality Manic 67/100, Eclipse 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eclipse or A Separate Reality Manic?
A Separate Reality Manic projects furthest (A Separate Reality Manic 55/100, Eclipse 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eclipse and A Separate Reality Manic smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, smoky and amber accords. Common notes include Mint, Smoke and Amber.
Is Eclipse or A Separate Reality Manic better for summer or winter?
Eclipse suits day or night wear; A Separate Reality Manic suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eclipse and A Separate Reality Manic?
Eclipse features Anise, Mint, Smoke, Gardenia and Amber. A Separate Reality Manic features Mint, Leather, Vanilla, Amber and Smoke.
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