Fragrance comparison

Real vs Figfever

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 229 ratings analysed

3 wins

Real

American Eagle · 2006

4.5062 votes

Rank #30,604 CitrusWoody

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22%scent match

Clearly different

Figfever

Hermetica

3.52167 votes

Rank #15,125 FruityWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Real takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Real3/5

Figfever2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RealAmerican Eagle

FigfeverHermetica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 19%Had 54%Want 28%

3.52/ 5 · 167 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

20%Love

35%Like

26%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

167 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityFigfever

SillageReal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRealBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus92%

woody69%

warm spicy53%

fruity100%

woody91%

green83%

fresh74%

aromatic65%

sweet56%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both 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

Notes

Fig LeafFigBlack CurrantAppleWoody NotesVetiverClary SagePatchouliMandarin OrangeMossFloral NotesPlum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Vetiver, Moss and Patchouli. 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

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men12

Unisex49

Women39

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,604

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2006

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,125

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerFigfeverHigher 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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Hermetica Figfever opens with a crisp snap of crushed green fig leaves paired with a splash of tart black currant juice. It feels like stepping into a sunlit greenhouse right after a rain shower, clean, dewy, and leafy green without turning harsh or bitter. As the initial sharpness settles on your skin, juicy red appl…

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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 Figfever?

Real takes 3 of 5 categories. Real is rated 4.50/5 from 62 votes; Figfever is rated 3.52/5 from 167 votes. Choose Real for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Figfever for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Real or Figfever?

Figfever lasts longest (Figfever 61/100, Real 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Real or Figfever?

Real projects furthest (Real 53/100, Figfever 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Real and Figfever smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Vetiver, Moss and Patchouli.

Is Real or Figfever better for summer or winter?

Real suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Real and Figfever?

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. Figfever features Fig Leaf, Fig, Black Currant, Apple and Woody Notes.