Fragrance comparison

Edizione Reale 2018 vs Illúsio

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 66 ratings analysed

2 wins

Edizione Reale 2018

Acqua di Baviera

4.589 votes

Rank #20,664 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Illúsio

Parfums de Luxe

4.3957 votes

Rank #9,275 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Edizione Reale 2018 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Edizione Reale 2018
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Illúsio
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Edizione Reale 20182/3

Illúsio1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Edizione Reale 2018
Sillage & projection: Edizione Reale 2018
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Illúsio

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Edizione Reale 2018Acqua di Baviera

IllúsioParfums de Luxe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.39/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 95%Had 5%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

68%Love

18%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

7%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityEdizione Reale 2018

SillageEdizione Reale 2018

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value56

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral91%

floral83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

rose56%

white floral100%

citrus86%

sweet72%

vanilla58%

woody44%

fresh30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeCitronBergamotNeroliGrapefruitCardamomPink Pepper

Heart

JasmineCyclamenRoseOrange BlossomGardeniaFreesia

Base

MuskPatchouliOlibanumMossVanillaSandalwoodCashmere WoodCedar

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomJasmineBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliVanillaPearCakeMusk

Base6-8+ hrs

Woody NotesMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Illúsio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer84

Fall0

Winter70

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men2

Unisex21

Women77

Date 31%Casual 28%Work 26%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#9,275

PerfumerDaniel René

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerIllúsioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Edizione Reale 2018 by Acqua di Baviera is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Edizione Reale 2018 was launched in 2018. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Citron, Bergamot, Neroli, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Jasmine, Cyclamen, Rose, Orange Blossom, Gardenia and Freesia; base notes are Musk,…

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Illúsio by Parfums de Luxe brings an airy sweetness to sunlit white florals. It starts bright. A sharp burst of tart bergamot and crisp orange blossom greets your nose before settling down within minutes. Then, the sweetness appears. Juicy sliced pear cuts through creamy jasmine petals, preventing the bouquet from eve…

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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, Edizione Reale 2018 or Illúsio?

Edizione Reale 2018 takes 2 of 3 categories. Edizione Reale 2018 is rated 4.58/5 from 9 votes; Illúsio is rated 4.39/5 from 57 votes. Choose Edizione Reale 2018 for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Illúsio for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Edizione Reale 2018 or Illúsio?

Edizione Reale 2018 lasts longest (Edizione Reale 2018 80/100, Illúsio 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Edizione Reale 2018 or Illúsio?

Edizione Reale 2018 projects furthest (Edizione Reale 2018 72/100, Illúsio 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Edizione Reale 2018 and Illúsio smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Jasmine and Orange Blossom.

Is Edizione Reale 2018 or Illúsio better for summer or winter?

Edizione Reale 2018 suits daytime wear; Illúsio suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Edizione Reale 2018 and Illúsio?

Edizione Reale 2018 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Citron, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Cyclamen, Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Olibanum and Moss. Illúsio has top notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Vanilla, Pear and Cake, a base of Woody Notes and Moss.