Fragrance comparison

Icon Real vs Aqua Double Fresh

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

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83%scent match

Very similar

2 wins

Aqua Double Fresh

Sergio Nero

5.001 votes

Rank #53,127 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua Double Fresh takes 2 of 4 categories.

Icon Real
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Aqua Double Fresh
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Icon Real1/4

Aqua Double Fresh2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Icon RealSergio Nero

Aqua Double FreshSergio Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAqua Double Fresh

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerIcon RealBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

conifer65%

warm spicy53%

fresh spicy42%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

green53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match83%Very similar · both citrus, woody and aromatic

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

PineCedar

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#53,127

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAqua Double FreshHigher 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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Aqua Double Fresh by Sergio Nero provides a sharp, invigorating burst of citrus and green notes that cut through summer humidity. It transitions into a spicy, cooling heart of eucalyptus and cardamom before settling into a crisp pine and cedar base. This fragrance is a solid choice for daily wear when you need an imme…

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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 Aqua Double Fresh?

Aqua Double Fresh takes 2 of 4 categories. Icon Real is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Aqua Double Fresh is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Icon Real for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Aqua Double Fresh for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Icon Real or Aqua Double Fresh?

Aqua Double Fresh lasts longest (Aqua Double Fresh 40/100, Icon Real 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Icon Real or Aqua Double Fresh?

Projection is very close: Icon Real 25/100, Aqua Double Fresh 25/100 for sillage.

Do Icon Real and Aqua Double Fresh smell similar?

Very similar: a 83% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Eucalyptus and Cardamom.

Is Icon Real or Aqua Double Fresh better for summer or winter?

Icon Real suits day or night wear; Aqua Double Fresh suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Icon Real and Aqua Double Fresh?

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