Minneapolis 5.3 vs Realm
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Minneapolis 5.3 takes 3 of 4 categories.
Minneapolis 5.3Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
RealmChoose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Minneapolis 5.33/4
Realm1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Minneapolis 5.3
- Sillage & projection
- Minneapolis 5.3
- Value for money
- Realm
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Minneapolis 5.3
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Minneapolis 5.3Berceuse ParfumRealmHintWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.72/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 21%Had 8%Want 71%
4.71/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 37%Had 13%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
30%Like
13%Ok
22%Dislike
9%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
71%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMinneapolis 5.3
SillageMinneapolis 5.3
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRealmBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
white floral92%
fresh84%
aldehydic77%
musky69%
woody61%
floral100%
amber92%
patchouli84%
citrus77%
white floral69%
musky61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both white floral and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesCitrusesClovesCinnamon
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomOrris RootYlang-YlangRose
Base
SuedeMuskPowdery NotesPatchouliSandalwoodOakmossAmber
Top20-30 mins
Apple BlossomCitruses
Heart2-4 hrs
FreesiaOrange BlossomRose
Base5-7 hrs
AmberPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Orange Blossom, Rose and Musk. Durations are only published for Realm, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer56
Fall100
Winter89
Day100
Night63
Spring100
Summer25
Fall25
Winter75
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,889
PerfumerSpyros Drosopoulos
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#31,429
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerMinneapolis 5.3Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMinneapolis 5.3 is a retro-leaning unisex fragrance blending sharp aldehydes with soft suede and floral notes of lily of the valley. It feels like a vintage throwback tailored for those who appreciate iris and powdery textures. Best worn in cooler spring weather, this scent offers a distinctive and nostalgic mood that…
Reviews →Realm by Hint delivers an uplifting mix of crisp apple blossom and sparkling citruses that opens like a clean, sunlit orchard. As the bright initial spray settles on skin, a bouquet of fresh freesia, dewy rose, and sweet orange blossom steps forward to create a bright, airy floral heart. The dry-down anchors into warm…
Reviews →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, Minneapolis 5.3 or Realm?
Minneapolis 5.3 takes 3 of 4 categories. Minneapolis 5.3 is rated 3.72/5 from 28 votes; Realm is rated 4.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Minneapolis 5.3 for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Realm for a floral and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Minneapolis 5.3 or Realm?
Minneapolis 5.3 lasts longest (Minneapolis 5.3 76/100, Realm 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Minneapolis 5.3 or Realm?
Minneapolis 5.3 projects furthest (Minneapolis 5.3 64/100, Realm 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Minneapolis 5.3 and Realm smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and musky accords. Common notes include Citruses, Orange Blossom, Rose and Musk.
Is Minneapolis 5.3 or Realm better for summer or winter?
Minneapolis 5.3 suits daytime wear; Realm suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Minneapolis 5.3 and Realm?
Minneapolis 5.3 has top notes of Aldehydes, Citruses, Cloves and Cinnamon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Suede, Musk, Powdery Notes and Patchouli. Realm has top notes of Apple Blossom and Citruses, heart notes of Freesia, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Musk.
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