Fragrance comparison

Real vs Limone Fougère

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 64 ratings analysed

Real

American Eagle · 2006

4.5062 votes

Rank #30,604 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Limone Fougère

Il Profumiere

4.502 votes

Rank #57,993 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Real
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Limone Fougère
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Real2/4

Limone Fougère2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RealAmerican Eagle

Limone FougèreIl Profumiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 19%Had 54%Want 28%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityLimone Fougère

SillageLimone Fougère

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%

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match51%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

Orange BlossomBergamotLemonMandarin OrangeLemongrass

Heart

Lily of the ValleyIrisGeraniumJasmineRoseOzonic notes

Base

ResinsVetiverSandalwoodTonka BeanCedarAmber

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

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,604

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2006

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,993

PerfumerMassimiliano Torti

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRealHigher 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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Limone Fougère opens with a vivid burst of lemon, bergamot, mandarin and lemongrass, then softens into airy florals and a light iris haze. It stays bright, aromatic and polished rather than sugary. The dry-down brings vetiver, woods, amber and tonka, giving the citrus a smoother, slightly warmer base. If you like fres…

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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 Limone Fougère?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Real is rated 4.50/5 from 62 votes; Limone Fougère is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Real for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Limone Fougère for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Real or Limone Fougère?

Limone Fougère lasts longest (Limone Fougère 80/100, Real 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Real or Limone Fougère?

Limone Fougère projects furthest (Limone Fougère 88/100, Real 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Real and Limone Fougère smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Real or Limone Fougère better for summer or winter?

Real suits daytime wear; Limone Fougère suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Real and Limone Fougère?

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. Limone Fougère has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Iris, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Resins, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.