Fragrance comparison

Ancient Rome vs Durocaffe'

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 189 ratings analysed

Ancient Rome

Centurion Parfums

4.333 votes

Rank #42,714 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Durocaffe'

Bois 1920

3.82186 votes

Rank #10,370 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durocaffe' takes 2 of 3 categories.

Ancient Rome
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Durocaffe'
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Ancient Rome1/3

Durocaffe'2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Durocaffe'
Sillage & projection: Ancient Rome
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Durocaffe'

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ancient RomeCenturion Parfums

Durocaffe'Bois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 4%Want 96%

3.82/ 5 · 186 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

44%Love

32%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

151 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityDurocaffe'

SillageAncient Rome

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value39

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

woody92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

coffee77%

chocolate69%

patchouli61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonCoffee

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseSugar

Base6-9 hrs

CedarWhite MuskVanilla

Top

CoffeeSugar

Heart

Dark ChocolateVanillaDamask Rose

Base

PatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesCoffee, Rose, Sugar and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Ancient Rome, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Spring25

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 30%Casual 28%Work 23%Party 19%

Men21

Unisex58

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,714

PerfumerBhupinder Singh Badh

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#10,370

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerDurocaffe'Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ancient Rome by Centurion Parfums takes an unexpected turn with its lively pairing of bright lemon and dark roasted coffee. The sharp, sparkling citrus peel cuts straight through the bitter roast within seconds of spraying. As the initial brightness softens, sweet crystalline sugar melts into tender rose petals, creat…

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Durocaffe' is a dense coffee gourmand built around roasted beans, sugar, dark chocolate and vanilla, with rose, patchouli and amber giving it extra depth. It opens bold and sweet, then settles into a darker, creamier espresso-and-cacao profile. This suits coffee lovers who enjoy rich, long-wearing scents in cool weat…

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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, Ancient Rome or Durocaffe'?

Durocaffe' takes 2 of 3 categories. Ancient Rome is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Durocaffe' is rated 3.82/5 from 186 votes. Choose Ancient Rome for a musky and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Durocaffe' for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ancient Rome or Durocaffe'?

Durocaffe' lasts longest (Durocaffe' 76/100, Ancient Rome 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ancient Rome or Durocaffe'?

Ancient Rome projects furthest (Ancient Rome 75/100, Durocaffe' 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ancient Rome and Durocaffe' smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Coffee, Rose, Sugar and Vanilla.

Is Ancient Rome or Durocaffe' better for summer or winter?

Ancient Rome suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ancient Rome and Durocaffe'?

Ancient Rome has top notes of Lemon and Coffee, heart notes of Rose and Sugar, a base of Cedar, White Musk and Vanilla. Durocaffe' has top notes of Coffee and Sugar, heart notes of Dark Chocolate, Vanilla and Damask Rose, a base of Patchouli and Amber.