Fragrance comparison

Real vs Mine

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 63 ratings analysed

Real

Avon

3.5853 votes

Rank #38,330 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Mine

G Parfums

3.5010 votes

Rank #68,210 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 aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mine
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Real2/4

Mine2/4

Ratings & consensus: Real
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mine
Sillage & projection: Mine
Value for money: Not scored
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

RealAvon

MineG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 56%Had 29%Want 15%

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 16%Had 4%Want 80%

Category winnerRealRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

40%Like

9%Ok

15%Dislike

9%Hate

53 votes

30%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage90

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMine

SillageMine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

green60%

marine50%

citrus100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesPeppermintJuniper

Heart

Sea NotesCardamomGeranium

Base

DriftwoodMuskCoumarin

Top15-30 mins

NeroliGreen NotesBergamotLavenderCitrusesLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomCardamomTomato LeafLily

Base8-12 hrs

VanillaMuskLabdanumCoumarinAmberViolet

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Cardamom, Musk and Coumarin. Durations are only published for Mine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer100

Fall17

Winter7

Day100

Night15

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,330

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,210

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRealHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Real opens with sharp citruses and cold peppermint before settling into salty sea notes and dry driftwood. It is a clean, straightforward woody aquatic built for hot summer mornings, gym sessions, and casual errands. Cardamom and musk add subtle warmth during the dry down without feeling heavy in humid weather.

Reviews →

Mine by G Parfums hits the senses with a sharp burst of fresh bergamot and bitter neroli before unveiling its true character. The initial bite is bright, green, and unapologetically tart. Give it ten minutes. Once the sharp citrus edge softens, a rugged green tomato leaf cuts through soft orange blossom and warm carda…

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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 Mine?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Real is rated 3.58/5 from 53 votes; Mine is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Real for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mine for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Real or Mine?

Mine lasts longest (Mine 100/100, Real 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Real or Mine?

Mine projects furthest (Mine 90/100, Real 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Real and Mine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Cardamom, Musk and Coumarin.

Is Real or Mine better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Real and Mine?

Real has top notes of Citruses, Peppermint and Juniper, heart notes of Sea Notes, Cardamom and Geranium, a base of Driftwood, Musk and Coumarin. Mine has top notes of Neroli, Green Notes, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cardamom, Tomato Leaf and Lily, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Labdanum and Coumarin.