Fragrance comparison

Reale Oud vs Secret Dreams

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

3 wins

Reale Oud

Professor

5.002 votes

Rank #55,016 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Secret Dreams

Anna Zworykina Perfumes

4.1428 votes

Rank #47,263 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reale Oud takes 3 of 4 categories.

Reale Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Secret Dreams
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Reale Oud3/4

Secret Dreams1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Reale Oud
Sillage & projection: Reale Oud
Value for money: Reale Oud
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Secret Dreams

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Reale OudProfessor

Secret DreamsAnna Zworykina Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.14/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 18%Had 13%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

46%Love

32%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityReale Oud

SillageReale Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value38

Category winnerReale OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody91%

amber83%

leather74%

fresh spicy65%

rose56%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

tobacco77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronBlack Pepper

Heart3 to 5 hours

RoseCedarMyrrh

Base6 to 8 hours

Oriental notesSandalwoodLeatherPatchouli

Notes

TobaccoMyrrhCastoreumCuminImmortelleJuniperBlack PepperTuberoseGingerSaffronClovesCinnamon

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Black Pepper and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Reale Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night100

Spring43

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,016

PerfumerMoellhausen

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,263

PerfumerAnna Zworykina

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSecret DreamsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Reale Oud by Professor delivers an assertive oriental woody profile built around bold spices, dark woods, and resinous warmth. The scent begins with dry agarwood oud, sharp black pepper, and earthy saffron, creating an immediate punch of warmth. As it develops, a velvety rose note emerges alongside aromatic cedar and …

Reviews →

Secret Dreams by Anna Zworykina Perfumes is a dense, warm spicy natural fragrance designed for seekers of complex, botanical landscapes. The opening hits with a sharp burst of black pepper and wormwood, backed by the dry, medicinal warmth of cumin and saffron. As the blend settles, a heavy heart of tobacco, myrrh, 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, Reale Oud or Secret Dreams?

Reale Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. Reale Oud is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Secret Dreams is rated 4.14/5 from 28 votes. Choose Reale Oud for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Secret Dreams for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Reale Oud or Secret Dreams?

Reale Oud lasts longest (Reale Oud 100/100, Secret Dreams 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Reale Oud or Secret Dreams?

Reale Oud projects furthest (Reale Oud 75/100, Secret Dreams 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Reale Oud and Secret Dreams smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Black Pepper and Myrrh.

Is Reale Oud or Secret Dreams better for summer or winter?

Reale Oud suits day or night wear; Secret Dreams suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Reale Oud and Secret Dreams?

Reale Oud has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Black Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Cedar and Myrrh, a base of Oriental notes, Sandalwood, Leather and Patchouli. Secret Dreams features Tobacco, Myrrh, Castoreum, Cumin and Immortelle.