Reveal vs Drago Nero
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.
RevealChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Drago NeroChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Reveal4/8
Drago Nero4/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Reveal
- Community sentiment
- Reveal
- Longevity
- Drago Nero
- Sillage & projection
- Drago Nero
- Value for money
- Reveal
- Versatility
- Reveal
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Drago Nero
- Fragranxe ranking
- Drago Nero
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RevealCalvin KleinDrago NeroLinariWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.77/ 5 · 4,522 votes
Have 51%Had 25%Want 24%
3.70/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%
Category winnerRevealRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
43%Like
6%Ok
22%Dislike
1%Hate
4,522 votes
32%Love
34%Like
14%Ok
14%Dislike
7%Hate
44 votes
Category winnerRevealMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDrago Nero
SillageDrago Nero
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRevealBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery92%
musky84%
amber77%
salty69%
iris61%
woody100%
fruity92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
SaltBlack PepperWhite PepperPink Pepper
Heart2 to 3 hours
AmbergrisIris
Base4 to 6 hours
CashmeranSandalwoodMuskVetiver
Top20-30 mins
PineappleBlack PepperBergamotAppleMagnoliaItalian Tangerine
Heart2-4 hrs
ClovesArnicaIrisRoseOrange Blossom
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverGuaiac WoodOakMuskAmbergrisSandalwoodTonka Bean
Category winnerDrago NeroLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring60
Summer77
Fall100
Winter53
Day100
Night47
Spring69
Summer56
Fall100
Winter25
Day100
Night58
Category winnerRevealMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,818
PerfumerBruno Jovanovic, Jean-Marc Chaillan
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#27,170
PerfumerMark Buxton
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerDrago NeroHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotReveal by Calvin Klein takes an unusual approach to warmth by centering on a distinct mineral freshness. The opening combines sea salt with black pepper, white pepper, and pink pepper, giving a dry, savory burst that feels brisk rather than sweet. As the initial spice settles, a heart of ambergris and powdery iris int…
Reviews →Linari Drago Nero starts with an energetic splash of juicy pineapple, bright Italian tangerine, and a snappy pinch of black pepper. Within twenty minutes, the initial fruit punch mellows into an intriguing blend of warm clove blossoms, earthy arnica, and powdery iris. As the hours tick on, rich vetiver and smoky guaia…
Reviews →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, Reveal or Drago Nero?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Reveal is rated 3.77/5 from 4,522 votes; Drago Nero is rated 3.70/5 from 44 votes. Choose Reveal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Drago Nero for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Reveal or Drago Nero?
Drago Nero lasts longest (Drago Nero 74/100, Reveal 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Reveal or Drago Nero?
Drago Nero projects furthest (Drago Nero 64/100, Reveal 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Reveal and Drago Nero smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Ambergris, Iris and Sandalwood.
Is Reveal or Drago Nero better for summer or winter?
For summer, Reveal is the stronger pick. For winter, Reveal is the stronger pick. Reveal suits daytime wear; Drago Nero suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Reveal and Drago Nero?
Reveal has top notes of Salt, Black Pepper, White Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ambergris and Iris, a base of Cashmeran, Sandalwood, Musk and Vetiver. Drago Nero has top notes of Pineapple, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Cloves, Arnica, Iris and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Guaiac Wood, Oak and Musk.
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