Fragrance comparison

My Pearl Romantic vs Realm

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

My Pearl Romantic

Sergio Nero

4.0812 votes

Rank #42,106 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Realm

Hint

4.717 votes

Rank #31,194 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Realm takes 2 of 3 categories.

My Pearl Romantic
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Realm
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

My Pearl Romantic1/3

Realm2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Realm
Sillage & projection: My Pearl Romantic
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Realm

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

My Pearl RomanticSergio Nero

RealmHint

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 37%Had 15%Want 49%

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 hate

17%Love

75%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityRealm

SillageMy Pearl Romantic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value83

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

soft spicy77%

green69%

fruity61%

floral100%

amber92%

patchouli84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

musky61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CassiaCitruses

Heart

FreesiaRose

Base

SandalwoodVanillaPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

Apple BlossomCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

FreesiaOrange BlossomRose

Base5-7 hrs

AmberPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Freesia, Rose and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Realm, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer25

Fall25

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,106

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#31,194

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerRealmHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

My Pearl Romantic by Sergio Nero is a feminine floral chypre that centers on a delicate heart of freesia and rose. Launched in 2016, it offers a sophisticated profile anchored by sandalwood, vanilla, and patchouli. It works well for daily office wear in temperate spring weather, providing a polite and polished presenc…

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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…

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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, My Pearl Romantic or Realm?

Realm takes 2 of 3 categories. My Pearl Romantic is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; Realm is rated 4.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose My Pearl Romantic for a floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Realm for a floral and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, My Pearl Romantic or Realm?

They last about the same: Realm 69/100, My Pearl Romantic 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, My Pearl Romantic or Realm?

My Pearl Romantic projects furthest (My Pearl Romantic 65/100, Realm 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do My Pearl Romantic and Realm smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Citruses, Freesia, Rose and Patchouli.

Is My Pearl Romantic or Realm better for summer or winter?

My Pearl Romantic suits daytime wear; Realm suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in My Pearl Romantic and Realm?

My Pearl Romantic has top notes of Cassia and Citruses, heart notes of Freesia and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla 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.