Fragrance comparison

After Burn vs Romulus

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 50 ratings analysed

3 wins

After Burn

Veneno Parfums

3.673 votes

Rank #61,945 SmokyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Romulus

Benjamin Barber

2.9547 votes

Rank #19,309 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

After Burn takes 3 of 4 categories.

After Burn
Choose it for a smoky and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Romulus
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

After Burn3/4

Romulus1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

After BurnVeneno Parfums

RomulusBenjamin Barber

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

2.95/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 23%Had 12%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

33%Love

19%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

33%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate49

Category winners

LongevityAfter Burn

SillageAfter Burn

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value47

Category winnerAfter BurnBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

woody83%

mineral65%

warm spicy48%

amber30%

leather100%

woody92%

oud84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SmokeIncense

Heart2-4 hrs

CypriolSaffron

Base8-12+ hrs

FireCoalWoody NotesBlack MuskOud

Top

LeatherSaffronCinnamon

Heart

OrrisLorenoxHeliotrope

Base

OudWoody NotesTonka BeanVanilla AbsoluteCypriol

InformationalShared notesCypriol, Saffron, Woody Notes and Oud. Durations are only published for After Burn, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day24

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall88

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 37%Party 31%Casual 23%Work 9%

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,945

PerfumerSalvador Castellanos

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,309

PerfumerMathieu Nardin

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerRomulusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Veneno Parfums After Burn is an unapologetic blast of raw smoke, charred wood, and glowing ember accords. Do not expect a polite, sweetened department store wood here. The opening hits immediately with billowing camp smoke and church incense, creating a dark haze that feels remarkably tactile and dry. Within fifteen m…

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Romulus by Benjamin Barber is a challenging leather fragrance built for those who prefer dark, animalic profiles. It opens with sharp, spicy saffron and cinnamon, eventually shifting into a base of rich oud and creamy vanilla. This bold scent is designed for cold weather wearers who appreciate a robust, long-lasting p…

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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, After Burn or Romulus?

After Burn takes 3 of 4 categories. After Burn is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Romulus is rated 2.95/5 from 47 votes. Choose After Burn for a smoky and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Romulus for a leather and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, After Burn or Romulus?

After Burn lasts longest (After Burn 100/100, Romulus 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, After Burn or Romulus?

After Burn projects furthest (After Burn 100/100, Romulus 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do After Burn and Romulus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cypriol, Saffron, Woody Notes and Oud.

Is After Burn or Romulus better for summer or winter?

After Burn suits evening wear; Romulus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in After Burn and Romulus?

After Burn has top notes of Smoke and Incense, heart notes of Cypriol and Saffron, a base of Fire, Coal, Woody Notes and Black Musk. Romulus has top notes of Leather, Saffron and Cinnamon, heart notes of Orris, Lorenox and Heliotrope, a base of Oud, Woody Notes, Tonka Bean and Vanilla Absolute.