Fragrance comparison

Homem Verum vs Reveal

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 5,412 ratings analysed

5 wins

Homem Verum

Natura

4.10890 votes

Rank #24,729 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Reveal

Calvin Klein

3.774,522 votes

Rank #31,818 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homem Verum takes 5 of 7 categories.

Homem Verum
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Reveal
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Homem Verum5/7

Reveal1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Homem VerumNatura

RevealCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 890 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.77/ 5 · 4,522 votes

Have 51%Had 25%Want 24%

Category winnerHomem VerumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

34%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

880 votes

29%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

4,522 votes

Category winnerHomem VerumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityHomem Verum

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value66

Category winnerHomem VerumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

ozonic77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

amber77%

salty69%

iris61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SageBlack PepperNutmeg

Heart

Violet LeafAmberJasmine

Base

SuedeCopaiba balmVanillaVetiverCashmeranIrisMuskCedar

Top15 to 30 minutes

SaltBlack PepperWhite PepperPink Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

AmbergrisIris

Base4 to 6 hours

CashmeranSandalwoodMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Vetiver, Cashmeran and Iris. Durations are only published for Reveal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter98

Day–

Night–

Spring60

Summer77

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night47

Category winnerRevealMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

Men3

Unisex45

Women52

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,729

PerfumerJohn Gamba, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#31,818

PerfumerBruno Jovanovic, Jean-Marc Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHomem VerumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Natura Homem Verum is a woody spicy fragrance that balances aromatic sage and black pepper with a suede base. It performs as a versatile daily signature, especially suited for office environments or mild spring days. The scent profile maintains a professional yet approachable presence, emphasizing high-quality local B…

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Reveal by Calvin Klein takes an unusual approach to warmth by centering on a distinct mineral freshness. The opening combines sea salt with black pepper, white pepper, and pink pepper, giving a dry, savory burst that feels brisk rather than sweet. As the initial spice settles, a heart of ambergris and powdery iris int…

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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, Homem Verum or Reveal?

Homem Verum takes 5 of 7 categories. Homem Verum is rated 4.10/5 from 890 votes; Reveal is rated 3.77/5 from 4,522 votes. Choose Homem Verum for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Reveal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Homem Verum or Reveal?

Homem Verum lasts longest (Homem Verum 71/100, Reveal 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Homem Verum or Reveal?

Projection is very close: Homem Verum 57/100, Reveal 57/100 for sillage.

Do Homem Verum and Reveal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Vetiver, Cashmeran and Iris.

Is Homem Verum or Reveal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Reveal is the stronger pick. For winter, Homem Verum is the stronger pick. Reveal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Homem Verum and Reveal?

Homem Verum has top notes of Sage, Black Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Amber and Jasmine, a base of Suede, Copaiba balm, Vanilla and Vetiver. Reveal has top notes of Salt, Black Pepper, White Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ambergris and Iris, a base of Cashmeran, Sandalwood, Musk and Vetiver.