Fragrance comparison

Zing vs Real

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 93 ratings analysed

4 wins

Zing

Andrea Maack

4.1865 votes

Rank #16,228 CitrusPowdery

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Real

Alta Moda

4.0028 votes

Rank #20,263 FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zing takes 4 of 7 categories.

Zing
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Real
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Zing4/7

Real3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ZingAndrea Maack

RealAlta Moda

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 27%Had 5%Want 68%

4.00/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 29%Had 25%Want 46%

Category winnerZingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

45%Like

14%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

32%Love

46%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerZingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityZing

SillageReal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRealBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

mineral84%

fruity77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mineral notesTangerineMandarin Orange

Heart

GingerCarrot

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

TangerineMandarin OrangeJapanese LoquatOsmanthusLitchiCassis

Heart

Lime (Linden) BlossomMagnoliaFreesiaBoroniaRice BasmatiJasmineRose

Base

MuskWhite IrisSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Mandarin Orange, Musk and Sandalwood. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring82

Summer100

Fall36

Winter45

Day100

Night31

Category winnerRealMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex65

Women12

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,228

PerfumerCeline Barel

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#20,263

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerZingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zing by Andrea Maack shakes up the traditional citrus genre with a savory vegetable twist. It balances bright mandarin orange and sharp ginger against an earthy carrot note, grounding the blend with a clean skin musk. It is built for those who want a refreshing daytime scent that breaks away from typical sweet floral …

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Real by Alta Moda is a Floral fragrance for women. Real was launched during the 2000's. Top notes are Tangerine, Mandarin Orange, Japanese Loquat, Osmanthus, Litchi and Cassis; middle notes are Lime (Linden) Blossom, Magnolia, Freesia, Boronia, Rice Basmati, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Musk, White Iris, Sandalwoo…

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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, Zing or Real?

Zing takes 4 of 7 categories. Zing is rated 4.18/5 from 65 votes; Real is rated 4.00/5 from 28 votes. Choose Zing for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Real for a floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Zing or Real?

Zing lasts longest (Zing 60/100, Real 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zing or Real?

Real projects furthest (Real 57/100, Zing 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zing and Real smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Mandarin Orange, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Zing or Real better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Zing and Real?

Zing has top notes of Mineral notes, Tangerine and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ginger and Carrot, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Real has top notes of Tangerine, Mandarin Orange, Japanese Loquat and Osmanthus, heart notes of Lime (Linden) Blossom, Magnolia, Freesia and Boronia, a base of Musk, White Iris, Sandalwood and Amber.