Fragrance comparison

Lothair vs Real

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,237 ratings analysed

5 wins

Lothair

Penhaligon's

4.121,184 votes

Rank #728 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Real

Avon

3.5853 votes

Rank #38,330 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lothair takes 5 of 7 categories.

Lothair
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Real
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lothair5/7

Real2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LothairPenhaligon's

RealAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 1,184 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.58/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 56%Had 29%Want 15%

Category winnerLothairRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

34%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

944 votes

26%Love

40%Like

9%Ok

15%Dislike

9%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerLothairMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityLothair

SillageLothair

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value79

Category winnerRealBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

green60%

marine50%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JuniperCardamomFig LeafBergamotGrapefruitRed Berries

Heart

LavenderFig TreeBlack TeaGeraniumMagnolia

Base

VanillaWoody NotesCedarAmbergrisMuskOakmoss

Top

CitrusesPeppermintJuniper

Heart

Sea NotesCardamomGeranium

Base

DriftwoodMuskCoumarin

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Cardamom, Geranium and Musk. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter56

Day–

Night–

Spring77

Summer100

Fall17

Winter7

Day100

Night15

Category winnerRealMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex54

Women5

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#728

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews168

Overall rank#38,330

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLothairHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lothair opens bright and aromatic, with juniper, cardamom and citrus giving it a crisp lift before the scent turns creamier with fig, black tea and soft lavender. As it dries down, the woods, vanilla and mossy musk make it feel polished, slightly old-world and quietly distinctive. It usually suits someone who likes re…

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Avon Real opens with sharp citruses and cold peppermint before settling into salty sea notes and dry driftwood. It is a clean, straightforward woody aquatic built for hot summer mornings, gym sessions, and casual errands. Cardamom and musk add subtle warmth during the dry down without feeling heavy in humid weather.

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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, Lothair or Real?

Lothair takes 5 of 7 categories. Lothair is rated 4.12/5 from 1,184 votes; Real is rated 3.58/5 from 53 votes. Choose Lothair for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Real for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lothair or Real?

Lothair lasts longest (Lothair 71/100, Real 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lothair or Real?

Lothair projects furthest (Lothair 57/100, Real 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lothair and Real smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Cardamom, Geranium and Musk.

Is Lothair or Real better for summer or winter?

For summer, Real is the stronger pick. For winter, Lothair is the stronger pick. Real suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lothair and Real?

Lothair has top notes of Juniper, Cardamom, Fig Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Fig Tree, Black Tea and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes, Cedar and Ambergris. Real has top notes of Citruses, Peppermint and Juniper, heart notes of Sea Notes, Cardamom and Geranium, a base of Driftwood, Musk and Coumarin.