Fragrance comparison

Greatness vs REA

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 75 ratings analysed

Greatness

Benigna Parfums

3.7122 votes

Rank #23,524 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

REA

Mallo

3.9253 votes

Rank #13,466 Warm SpicyTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

REA takes 5 of 5 categories.

Greatness
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
REA
Choose it for a warm spicy and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Greatness0/5

REA5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GreatnessBenigna Parfums

REAMallo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 27%Had 5%Want 67%

3.92/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 81%

Category winnerREARating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

31%Like

19%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

58%Love

9%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

9%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityREA

SillageREA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value45

Category winnerREABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose88%

citrus77%

floral65%

musky53%

fresh spicy42%

warm spicy100%

tuberose92%

floral84%

chocolate77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both tuberose, white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Indian TuberoseJasmineAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Orange BlossomSichuan PepperSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top30 to 45 minutes

Dark ChocolateOrange

Heart3 to 5 hours

Indian TuberoseCarnation

Base5 to 8 hours

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)VanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesIndian Tuberose, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for REA, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter56

Day100

Night67

Spring82

Summer88

Fall100

Winter59

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

Men0

Unisex48

Women52

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,524

PerfumerPascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#13,466

PerfumerAntonio Lasheras, Rajesh Balkrishnan

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerREAHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Greatness by Benigna Parfums is a sophisticated floral composition anchored by creamy tuberose and spicy sichuan pepper. Designed for both men and women, this 2022 release offers a bold, regal presence suitable for formal events or professional environments where you want to stand out. Its rich profile balances sweet …

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REA by Mallo delivers an unconventional blend of lush florals and confectionary warmth. It opens with bright, juicy orange paired against the bittersweet richness of dark chocolate. This lively citrus-gourmand introduction quickly yields to a full-bodied floral heart where creamy Indian tuberose takes center stage alo…

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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, Greatness or REA?

REA takes 5 of 5 categories. Greatness is rated 3.71/5 from 22 votes; REA is rated 3.92/5 from 53 votes. Choose Greatness for a white floral and tuberose character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose REA for a warm spicy and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Greatness or REA?

REA lasts longest (REA 83/100, Greatness 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Greatness or REA?

Projection is very close: REA 70/100, Greatness 69/100 for sillage.

Do Greatness and REA smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tuberose, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Indian Tuberose, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Sandalwood.

Is Greatness or REA better for summer or winter?

Greatness suits daytime wear; REA suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Greatness and REA?

Greatness features Indian Tuberose, Jasmine, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Orange Blossom and Sichuan Pepper. REA has top notes of Dark Chocolate and Orange, heart notes of Indian Tuberose and Carnation, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Vanilla and Sandalwood.