Fragrance comparison

Keep it Real vs Star Flower

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 87 ratings analysed

3 wins

Keep it Real

Playboy

4.2114 votes

Rank #39,607 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Star Flower

Brocard

3.5973 votes

Rank #20,444 LavenderVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Keep it Real takes 3 of 5 categories.

Keep it Real
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Star Flower
Choose it for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Keep it Real3/5

Star Flower2/5

Ratings & consensus: Keep it Real
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Keep it Real
Sillage & projection: Keep it Real
Value for money: Star Flower
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Star Flower

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Keep it RealPlayboy

Star FlowerBrocard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

3.59/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerKeep it RealRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

11%Love

49%Like

27%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityKeep it Real

SillageKeep it Real

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value92

Category winnerStar FlowerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral91%

fruity83%

fresh74%

white floral65%

fresh spicy56%

lavender100%

vanilla92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlueberryBergamot

Heart

HibiscusJasmine SambacPeony

Base

VanillaMuskSandalwood

Top

BergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderJasmine SambacPeonyPineapple blossom

Base

VanillaTonka BeanSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine Sambac and Peony. 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

Summer80

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer53

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex24

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,607

PerfumerNelly Hachem-Ruiz

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#20,444

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerStar FlowerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Keep it Real by Playboy opens with a lively splash of mandarin orange and tart bergamot before sweet blueberry steps in to soften the citrus edge. Created by perfumer Nelly Hachem-Ruiz in 2023, this floral fruity eau de toilette transitions into a cheerful heart of pink peony, jasmine sambac, and tropical hibiscus. Th…

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Brocard Star Flower opens with sharp grapefruit peel and bergamot before shifting into soapy lavender and jasmine sambac. A dry-down of sweet tonka bean and sandalwood settles close to the skin within two hours. Designed for crisp spring mornings, this composition balances brisk citrus sharpness against a soft floral …

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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, Keep it Real or Star Flower?

Keep it Real takes 3 of 5 categories. Keep it Real is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes; Star Flower is rated 3.59/5 from 73 votes. Choose Keep it Real for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Star Flower for a lavender and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Keep it Real or Star Flower?

Keep it Real lasts longest (Keep it Real 64/100, Star Flower 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Keep it Real or Star Flower?

Keep it Real projects furthest (Keep it Real 61/100, Star Flower 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Keep it Real and Star Flower smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine Sambac and Peony.

Is Keep it Real or Star Flower better for summer or winter?

Keep it Real suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Keep it Real and Star Flower?

Keep it Real has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Blueberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Hibiscus, Jasmine Sambac and Peony, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. Star Flower has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine Sambac, Peony and Pineapple blossom, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.