Fragrance comparison

Icon Real vs Admiral Arktika

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

Icon Real

Sergio Nero

2.001 votes

Rank #78,701 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

89%scent match

Very similar

2 wins

Admiral Arktika

Sergio Nero

2.001 votes

Rank #79,237 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Admiral Arktika takes 2 of 4 categories.

Icon Real
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Admiral Arktika
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Icon Real1/4

Admiral Arktika2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Icon RealSergio Nero

Admiral ArktikaSergio Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityAdmiral Arktika

SillageAdmiral Arktika

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

conifer65%

warm spicy53%

fresh spicy42%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

woody72%

warm spicy58%

fresh spicy44%

conifer30%

Scent match89%Very similar · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeBergamotGreen Notes

Heart

EucalyptusCardamom

Base

PineCedar

Top

BergamotLimeGreen Accord

Heart

CardamomEucalyptus

Base

CedarPine

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Eucalyptus and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#78,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#79,237

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIcon RealHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Icon Real by Sergio Nero is a crisp aromatic scent featuring zesty lime and bergamot over a cooling eucalyptus heart. It leans into a sharp, green, and woody profile that feels energetic and clean. Designed for daily wear during warmer months, it offers a straightforward, bracing experience that settles into a modest …

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Admiral Arktika by Sergio Nero presents a straightforward woody spicy profile for men. It opens with a sharp burst of lime and bergamot before transitioning into a heart of aromatic eucalyptus and cardamom. The base centers on a crisp blend of cedar and pine, making it a functional choice for everyday office wear duri…

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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, Icon Real or Admiral Arktika?

Admiral Arktika takes 2 of 4 categories. Icon Real is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Admiral Arktika is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Icon Real for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Admiral Arktika for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Icon Real or Admiral Arktika?

Admiral Arktika lasts longest (Admiral Arktika 60/100, Icon Real 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Icon Real or Admiral Arktika?

Admiral Arktika projects furthest (Admiral Arktika 63/100, Icon Real 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Icon Real and Admiral Arktika smell similar?

Very similar: a 89% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Eucalyptus and Cardamom.

Is Icon Real or Admiral Arktika better for summer or winter?

Icon Real suits day or night wear; Admiral Arktika suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Icon Real and Admiral Arktika?

Icon Real has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Green Notes, heart notes of Eucalyptus and Cardamom, a base of Pine and Cedar. Admiral Arktika has top notes of Bergamot, Lime and Green Accord, heart notes of Cardamom and Eucalyptus, a base of Cedar and Pine.