Fragrance comparison

Real vs Exalted

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 87 ratings analysed

Real

American Eagle · 2006

4.5062 votes

Rank #30,604 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #29,826 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exalted takes 3 of 5 categories.

Real
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Exalted
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Real2/5

Exalted3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RealAmerican Eagle

ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 19%Had 54%Want 28%

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

Category winnerRealRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

40%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value16

Category winnerRealBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus92%

woody69%

warm spicy53%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green LeavesWatery NotesMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotSea Notes

Heart

CardamomRoseOrange BlossomLily-of-the-Valley

Base

AmberVetiverSandalwoodMossResinsPatchouli

Top

OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium

Base

HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,604

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2006

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,826

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerExaltedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Exalted opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, tart bergamot, and snap-crisp green tomato leaf. As the initial citrus sting quietens down on skin, a thick heart of tuberose and orange blossom takes over the room. Soft violet and powdery iris cushion the heavy white florals, adding a cool, slightly chalky texture. …

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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, Real or Exalted?

Exalted takes 3 of 5 categories. Real is rated 4.50/5 from 62 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose Real for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Real or Exalted?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, Real 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Real or Exalted?

Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, Real 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Real and Exalted smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Real or Exalted better for summer or winter?

Real suits daytime wear; Exalted suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Real and Exalted?

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. Exalted has top notes of Orange, Green Accord, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Iris and Cloves, a base of Honey, Cedar, Moss and Vanilla.