Fragrance comparison

Real vs WS

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 64 ratings analysed

4 wins

Real

Avon

3.5853 votes

Rank #38,330 AromaticFresh Spicy

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62%scent match

Closely related

Jequiti

3.6411 votes

Rank #64,029 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Real takes 4 of 5 categories.

Real
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
WS
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Real4/5

WS0/5

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

RealAvon

WSJequiti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 56%Had 29%Want 15%

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 59%Had 36%Want 5%

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

9%Love

55%Like

27%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityReal

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value72

Category winnerRealBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

green60%

marine50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesPeppermintJuniper

Heart

Sea NotesCardamomGeranium

Base

DriftwoodMuskCoumarin

Top

Black PepperPeppermintBergamotSicilian LemonDried Fruits

Heart

CardamomMintGreen Leaves

Base

MuskCoumarinVetiverCashmeranSandalowoodAmber

InformationalShared notesPeppermint, Cardamom, Musk and Coumarin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer100

Fall17

Winter7

Day100

Night15

Spring89

Summer100

Fall44

Winter44

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,330

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,029

PerfumerNot listed

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.

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WS by Jequiti delivers a brisk, energizing splash of crushed peppermint, zesty Sicilian lemon, and crackling black pepper right from the first spray. As the crisp opening settles on your skin, a cooling herbal heart of green leaves and spicy cardamom emerges, creating a clean shower-fresh feel. The drydown rests on a …

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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 WS?

Real takes 4 of 5 categories. Real is rated 3.58/5 from 53 votes; WS is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes. Choose Real for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose WS for a aromatic and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Real or WS?

They last about the same: Real 57/100, WS 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Real or WS?

Projection is very close: Real 50/100, WS 50/100 for sillage.

Do Real and WS smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Peppermint, Cardamom, Musk and Coumarin.

Is Real or WS better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Real and WS?

Real has top notes of Citruses, Peppermint and Juniper, heart notes of Sea Notes, Cardamom and Geranium, a base of Driftwood, Musk and Coumarin. WS has top notes of Black Pepper, Peppermint, Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Cardamom, Mint and Green Leaves, a base of Musk, Coumarin, Vetiver and Cashmeran.