Fragrance comparison

Real vs Zaad Mondo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 365 ratings analysed

Real

Avon

3.5853 votes

Rank #38,330 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Zaad Mondo

O Boticário

4.01312 votes

Rank #32,206 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zaad Mondo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Real
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Zaad Mondo
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Real3/7

Zaad Mondo4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RealAvon

Zaad MondoO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 56%Had 29%Want 15%

4.01/ 5 · 312 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerZaad MondoRating 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

34%Love

42%Like

16%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

312 votes

Category winnerZaad MondoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityZaad Mondo

SillageReal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value36

Category winnerRealBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

green60%

marine50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

aquatic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody 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

Top

JuniperOzonic notesWater NotesGreen AppleCitrusesCardamom

Heart

Red AppleSageVioletBlue LavenderGeraniumFreesia

Base

SandalwoodMuskCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVetiverCedarClearwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Juniper, Cardamom and Geranium. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRealMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

Men95

Unisex3

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,330

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,206

PerfumerAdilson Rato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZaad MondoHigher 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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Zaad Mondo by O Boticário opens with a crisp burst of tart green apple, chilled juniper berries, and airy ozonic water notes that feel like cool ocean mist on a sunny morning. As the brisk opening settles, aromatic blue lavender, garden sage, and soft violet create a clean, modern heart. The base rests on a smooth fou…

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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 Zaad Mondo?

Zaad Mondo takes 4 of 7 categories. Real is rated 3.58/5 from 53 votes; Zaad Mondo is rated 4.01/5 from 312 votes. Choose Real for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Zaad Mondo for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Real or Zaad Mondo?

Zaad Mondo lasts longest (Zaad Mondo 60/100, Real 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Real or Zaad Mondo?

Real projects furthest (Real 50/100, Zaad Mondo 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Real and Zaad Mondo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Juniper, Cardamom and Geranium.

Is Real or Zaad Mondo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Real is the stronger pick. For winter, Zaad Mondo is the stronger pick. Real suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Real and Zaad Mondo?

Real has top notes of Citruses, Peppermint and Juniper, heart notes of Sea Notes, Cardamom and Geranium, a base of Driftwood, Musk and Coumarin. Zaad Mondo has top notes of Juniper, Ozonic notes, Water Notes and Green Apple, heart notes of Red Apple, Sage, Violet and Blue Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Vetiver.