Fragrance comparison

Real vs Nectaroma

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 69 ratings analysed

3 wins

Real

American Eagle · 2006

4.5062 votes

Rank #30,604 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Nectaroma

Tuvaché · 2013

4.147 votes

Rank #44,091 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Real takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Real3/4

Nectaroma0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Real
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

NectaromaTuvaché

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 19%Had 54%Want 28%

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 66%

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

57%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTie

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%

citrus100%

white floral88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

woody42%

Scent match42%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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBasil LeafCassisCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

French orange flowerNeroliLily-of-the-Valley

Base4-6 hrs

MuskCedarVetiverMossViolet

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Cardamom and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Nectaroma, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,604

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2006

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,091

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched2013

Reviews2

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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Tuvaché Nectaroma is a bright citrus floral Eau de Toilette that pairs sweet mandarin orange with aromatic green herbs. The opening hits fast. Bergamot, torn basil leaf, and tart cassis provide an instant burst of sunny energy. Within twenty minutes, the composition softens into French orange flower, clean neroli, and…

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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 Nectaroma?

Real takes 3 of 4 categories. Real is rated 4.50/5 from 62 votes; Nectaroma is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Real for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Nectaroma for a citrus and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Real or Nectaroma?

They last about the same: Real 55/100, Nectaroma 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Real or Nectaroma?

Real projects furthest (Real 53/100, Nectaroma 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Real and Nectaroma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Cardamom and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Real or Nectaroma better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Real and Nectaroma?

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. Nectaroma has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Basil Leaf and Cassis, heart notes of French orange flower, Neroli and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Cedar, Vetiver and Moss.