Fragrance comparison

195 a.C. vs Passion

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 416 ratings analysed

3 wins

195 a.C.

Agatho Parfum

4.10412 votes

Rank #1,450 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Passion

Police

4.004 votes

Rank #41,499 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

195 a.C. takes 3 of 3 categories.

195 a.C.
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Passion
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

195 a.C.3/3

Passion0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 195 a.C.
Sillage & projection: 195 a.C.
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 195 a.C.

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

195 a.C.Agatho Parfum

PassionPolice

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 412 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 13%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

22%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

297 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity195 a.C.

Sillage195 a.C.

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody86%

fresh72%

fruity58%

sweet44%

amber30%

woody100%

aromatic83%

powdery65%

citrus48%

lavender30%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fig LeafPomegranateMintBergamotLemon

Heart

FigCardamomJasmine

Base

Black TeaIncenseCashmere WoodCedarwoodPatchouliLeatherStyrax

Top

LemonLavenderMint

Heart

Floral Notes

Base

SandalwoodCedarCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesMint, Lemon and Cashmere Wood. 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

Summer85

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex58

Women4

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,450

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews69

Overall rank#41,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winner195 a.C.Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

195 a.C. is a green fig fragrance with a sharp, bitter opening and a distinctive tea and incense core. It starts with fig leaf, mint and citrus brightness, then settles into woods, smoke and a dry herbal feel. If you like lush, photorealistic fig with a darker, more aromatic edge, this stands out. If you want creamy s…

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Police Passion opens with a sharp burst of lemon and cooling mint that quiet down quickly on skin. Lavender steps in during the middle hour, softening the citrus edges before creamy sandalwood and cashmere wood take over the base. It wears as a clean, light aromatic fougere suitable for casual spring mornings.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 195 a.C. or Passion?

195 a.C. takes 3 of 3 categories. 195 a.C. is rated 4.10/5 from 412 votes; Passion is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose 195 a.C. for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Passion for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 195 a.C. or Passion?

195 a.C. lasts longest (195 a.C. 82/100, Passion 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 195 a.C. or Passion?

195 a.C. projects furthest (195 a.C. 72/100, Passion 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 195 a.C. and Passion smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Lemon and Cashmere Wood.

Is 195 a.C. or Passion better for summer or winter?

Passion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 195 a.C. and Passion?

195 a.C. has top notes of Fig Leaf, Pomegranate, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of Black Tea, Incense, Cashmere Wood and Cedarwood. Passion has top notes of Lemon, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Cashmere Wood.