Fragrance comparison

Graphite Blue by Realities vs Mineral Wood

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 118 ratings analysed

4 wins

Graphite Blue by Realities

Liz Claiborne

4.0742 votes

Rank #18,075 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Mineral Wood

Claudio Zucca Parfums

4.1776 votes

Rank #32,409 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Graphite Blue by Realities takes 4 of 7 categories.

Graphite Blue by Realities
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mineral Wood
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Graphite Blue by Realities4/7

Mineral Wood3/7

Ratings & consensus: Mineral Wood
Community sentiment: Graphite Blue by Realities
Longevity: Mineral Wood
Sillage & projection: Mineral Wood
Value for money: Graphite Blue by Realities
Versatility: Graphite Blue by Realities
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Graphite Blue by Realities

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Graphite Blue by RealitiesLiz Claiborne

Mineral WoodClaudio Zucca Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 49%Had 21%Want 30%

4.17/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 20%Had 4%Want 76%

Category winnerMineral WoodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

62%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

45%Love

36%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerGraphite Blue by RealitiesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMineral Wood

SillageMineral Wood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value57

Category winnerGraphite Blue by RealitiesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

woody100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

amber65%

fresh spicy53%

musky42%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Blue LavenderSaffronTangerine

Heart

CypressClary SageCardamom

Base

OakmossSandalwoodCedarMuskVetiver

Top30 to 60 minutes

OlibanumSweet OrangeTangerineBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

CypressCedarIso E SuperSandalwoodSmoke

Base5 to 8 hours

Haitian VetiverMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Cypress, Oakmoss and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Mineral Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night55

Spring98

Summer55

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night76

Category winnerGraphite Blue by RealitiesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men54

Unisex44

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,075

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#32,409

PerfumerClaudio Zucca

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGraphite Blue by RealitiesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Graphite Blue by Realities opens with a sharp burst of blue lavender and tangerine before settling into dry cypress and cedarwood. Warm saffron and cardamom add a light spicy flicker over an earthy oakmoss base. It fits crisp spring mornings or casual office afternoons when you want a clean, woody aromatic profile tha…

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Mineral Wood by Claudio Zucca Parfums combines bright orchard citrus with dry resin and cool forest timber. The scent begins with sweet orange, tangy bergamot, and olibanum, producing a crisp lift that feels fresh rather than sugary. Soon after, the profile turns drier and darker as cypress, cedar, and smoke enter the…

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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, Graphite Blue by Realities or Mineral Wood?

Graphite Blue by Realities takes 4 of 7 categories. Graphite Blue by Realities is rated 4.07/5 from 42 votes; Mineral Wood is rated 4.17/5 from 76 votes. Choose Graphite Blue by Realities for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mineral Wood for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Graphite Blue by Realities or Mineral Wood?

Mineral Wood lasts longest (Mineral Wood 76/100, Graphite Blue by Realities 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Graphite Blue by Realities or Mineral Wood?

Mineral Wood projects furthest (Mineral Wood 54/100, Graphite Blue by Realities 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Graphite Blue by Realities and Mineral Wood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Cypress, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.

Is Graphite Blue by Realities or Mineral Wood better for summer or winter?

For summer, Graphite Blue by Realities is the stronger pick. For winter, Mineral Wood is the stronger pick. Graphite Blue by Realities suits daytime wear; Mineral Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Graphite Blue by Realities and Mineral Wood?

Graphite Blue by Realities has top notes of Blue Lavender, Saffron and Tangerine, heart notes of Cypress, Clary Sage and Cardamom, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk. Mineral Wood has top notes of Olibanum, Sweet Orange, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress, Cedar, Iso E Super and Sandalwood, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Musk and Oakmoss.