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Limone Fougère vs Real

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

Updated 64 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Limone Fougère

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • Real

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Limone Fougère2/4
Real2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Limone Fougère
Sillage & projection
Limone Fougère
Value for money
Real
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Real

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Limone FougèreIl Profumiere
RealAmerican Eagle
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%
4.50/ 5 · 62 votes
Have 19%Had 54%Want 28%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

64%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage88
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

LongevityLimone Fougère

SillageLimone Fougère

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value58
Category winnerRealBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
white floral92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
fresh spicy61%
citrus92%
woody69%
warm spicy53%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Orange BlossomBergamotLemonMandarin OrangeLemongrass
Heart
Lily of the ValleyIrisGeraniumJasmineRoseOzonic notes
Base
ResinsVetiverSandalwoodTonka BeanCedarAmber
Top
Green LeavesWatery NotesMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotSea Notes
Heart
CardamomRoseOrange BlossomLily-of-the-Valley
Base
AmberVetiverSandalwoodMossResinsPatchouli
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange. 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
Summer67
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Spring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night75
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,103

PerfumerMassimiliano Torti

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,604

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2006

Reviews0

Category winnerRealHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Limone Fougère opens with a vivid burst of lemon, bergamot, mandarin and lemongrass, then softens into airy florals and a light iris haze. It stays bright, aromatic and polished rather than sugary. The dry-down brings vetiver, woods, amber and tonka, giving the citrus a smoother, slightly warmer base. If you like fres…

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Real by American Eagle is an approachable woody spicy fragrance for men. It opens with a crisp, refreshing blend of green leaves and citrus notes before moving into a warm heart of cardamom and rose. The base of sandalwood and amber provides a clean, reliable finish that is perfect for daily office or casual wear thro…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Limone Fougère or Real?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Limone Fougère is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Real is rated 4.50/5 from 62 votes. Choose Limone Fougère for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Real for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Limone Fougère or Real?

Limone Fougère lasts longest (Limone Fougère 80/100, Real 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Limone Fougère or Real?

Limone Fougère projects furthest (Limone Fougère 88/100, Real 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Limone Fougère and Real smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange.

Is Limone Fougère or Real better for summer or winter?

Limone Fougère suits day or night wear; Real suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Limone Fougère and Real?

Limone Fougère has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Iris, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Resins, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Real has top notes of Green Leaves, Watery Notes, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Cardamom, Rose, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Moss.

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