Fragrance comparison

Icon Real vs Caos Calmo

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

Icon Real

Sergio Nero

2.001 votes

Rank #78,701 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Caos Calmo

Natvm Parfvm

4.2010 votes

Rank #51,696 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Caos Calmo takes 3 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.
Caos Calmo
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Icon Real1/4

Caos Calmo3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Icon RealSergio Nero

Caos CalmoNatvm Parfvm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 8%Had 3%Want 90%

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

60%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCaos Calmo

SillageCaos Calmo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value45

Category winnerIcon RealBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

conifer65%

warm spicy53%

fresh spicy42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeBergamotGreen Notes

Heart

EucalyptusCardamom

Base

PineCedar

Top

PineEucalyptusSaffronStar AniseGingerLemon

Heart

LeatherLavenderCardamomAppleVioletPalisander Rosewood

Base

CypressBenzoinTonka BeanCaramelCoffeeVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesEucalyptus, Cardamom and Pine. 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

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#78,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,696

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCaos CalmoHigher 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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Caos Calmo by Natvm Parfvm merges forest freshness with a sweet, resinous warmth. This oriental fougere balances pine, eucalyptus, and star anise against a decadent base of caramel, coffee, and vanilla. It functions as a versatile, year-round scent that thrives in casual outdoor settings or social evening gatherings w…

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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 Caos Calmo?

Caos Calmo takes 3 of 4 categories. Icon Real is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Caos Calmo is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Icon Real for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Caos Calmo for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Icon Real or Caos Calmo?

Caos Calmo lasts longest (Caos Calmo 73/100, Icon Real 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Icon Real or Caos Calmo?

Caos Calmo projects furthest (Caos Calmo 71/100, Icon Real 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Icon Real and Caos Calmo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Eucalyptus, Cardamom and Pine.

Is Icon Real or Caos Calmo better for summer or winter?

Icon Real suits day or night wear; Caos Calmo suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Icon Real and Caos Calmo?

Icon Real has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Green Notes, heart notes of Eucalyptus and Cardamom, a base of Pine and Cedar. Caos Calmo has top notes of Pine, Eucalyptus, Saffron and Star Anise, heart notes of Leather, Lavender, Cardamom and Apple, a base of Cypress, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Caramel.