Fragrance comparison

Samson vs Real Superdry 02 For Men

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

3 wins

Samson

Nimany

4.205 votes

Rank #39,437 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Real Superdry 02 For Men

Superdry

2.673 votes

Rank #73,165 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Samson takes 3 of 4 categories.

Samson
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Real Superdry 02 For Men
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Samson3/4

Real Superdry 02 For Men1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Samson
Sillage & projection: Samson
Value for money: Real Superdry 02 For Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Samson

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SamsonNimany

Real Superdry 02 For MenSuperdry

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 58%Had 17%Want 25%

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

0%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate42

Category winners

LongevitySamson

SillageSamson

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value33

Category winnerReal Superdry 02 For MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

musky84%

amber77%

citrus69%

tropical61%

aromatic100%

amber92%

marine84%

musky77%

milky69%

lactonic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleLemon

Heart

CardamomMusk

Base

Precious WoodsAmbroxan

Top

CardamomPineappleCoriander

Heart

Sea NotesFig Milk

Base

Cashmere WoodAmbroxanTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Cardamom and Ambroxan. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,437

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#73,165

PerfumerRomain Almairac

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSamsonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Samson by Nimany is an aromatic fruity fragrance for men that centers on a bright pineapple opening balanced by earthy cardamom. It settles into a woody, musky base with touches of ambroxan. This 2017 release works well for casual daytime wear during spring months, offering a modern, clean profile that avoids overly h…

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Real Superdry 02 For Men is a modern aromatic-fruity fragrance launched in 2025. It opens with bright pineapple and sharp cardamom, moving into a marine-infused heart of fig milk. This scent offers a fresh yet grounded experience, ideal for casual daytime wear during the spring and summer months. Its woody base provid…

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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, Samson or Real Superdry 02 For Men?

Samson takes 3 of 4 categories. Samson is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Real Superdry 02 For Men is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Samson for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Real Superdry 02 For Men for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Samson or Real Superdry 02 For Men?

Samson lasts longest (Samson 73/100, Real Superdry 02 For Men 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Samson or Real Superdry 02 For Men?

Samson projects furthest (Samson 67/100, Real Superdry 02 For Men 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Samson and Real Superdry 02 For Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and musky accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Cardamom and Ambroxan.

Is Samson or Real Superdry 02 For Men better for summer or winter?

Samson suits day or night wear; Real Superdry 02 For Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Samson and Real Superdry 02 For Men?

Samson has top notes of Pineapple and Lemon, heart notes of Cardamom and Musk, a base of Precious Woods and Ambroxan. Real Superdry 02 For Men has top notes of Cardamom, Pineapple and Coriander, heart notes of Sea Notes and Fig Milk, a base of Cashmere Wood, Ambroxan and Tonka Bean.