Fragrance comparison

Equilibrium 1.5 vs Real

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

2 wins

Equilibrium 1.5

The Dua Brand

3.002 votes

Rank #65,150 FloralFruity

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58%scent match

Closely related

Real

Alta Moda

4.0028 votes

Rank #19,128 FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Equilibrium 1.5 takes 2 of 4 categories.

Equilibrium 1.5
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Real
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Equilibrium 1.52/4

Real1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Equilibrium 1.5
Sillage & projection: Equilibrium 1.5
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Real

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Equilibrium 1.5The Dua Brand

RealAlta Moda

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 29%Had 25%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

32%Love

46%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEquilibrium 1.5

SillageEquilibrium 1.5

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

amber84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

woody61%

floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both floral, fruity and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberHoneysuckleSandalwoodOsmanthusMagnoliaVanillaFreesiaCassisCitronMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

TangerineMandarin OrangeJapanese LoquatOsmanthusLitchiCassis

Heart

Lime (Linden) BlossomMagnoliaFreesiaBoroniaRice BasmatiJasmineRose

Base

MuskWhite IrisSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesAmber, Sandalwood, Osmanthus and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Equilibrium 1.5, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring82

Summer100

Fall36

Winter45

Day100

Night31

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,150

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#19,128

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerRealHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Equilibrium 1.5 by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around bright citrus, blooming florals, and a rich woody base. It opens with sharp citron, tart cassis, and wild berries that give the initial spray an energetic, fruity punch. Soon after, the scent shifts into a heart of honeysuckle, freesia, magnolia, an…

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Real by Alta Moda is a Floral fragrance for women. Real was launched during the 2000's. Top notes are Tangerine, Mandarin Orange, Japanese Loquat, Osmanthus, Litchi and Cassis; middle notes are Lime (Linden) Blossom, Magnolia, Freesia, Boronia, Rice Basmati, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Musk, White Iris, Sandalwoo…

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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, Equilibrium 1.5 or Real?

Equilibrium 1.5 takes 2 of 4 categories. Equilibrium 1.5 is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Real is rated 4.00/5 from 28 votes. Choose Equilibrium 1.5 for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Real for a floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Equilibrium 1.5 or Real?

Equilibrium 1.5 lasts longest (Equilibrium 1.5 70/100, Real 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Equilibrium 1.5 or Real?

Equilibrium 1.5 projects furthest (Equilibrium 1.5 63/100, Real 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Equilibrium 1.5 and Real smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Amber, Sandalwood, Osmanthus and Magnolia.

Is Equilibrium 1.5 or Real better for summer or winter?

Real suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Equilibrium 1.5 and Real?

Equilibrium 1.5 features Amber, Honeysuckle, Sandalwood, Osmanthus and Magnolia. Real has top notes of Tangerine, Mandarin Orange, Japanese Loquat and Osmanthus, heart notes of Lime (Linden) Blossom, Magnolia, Freesia and Boronia, a base of Musk, White Iris, Sandalwood and Amber.