Fragrance comparison

Ancient Rome vs Sugar Rum

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Ancient Rome

Centurion Parfums

4.333 votes

Rank #42,714 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Sugar Rum

Toni Cabal

3.7114 votes

Rank #41,044 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sugar Rum takes 2 of 3 categories.

Ancient Rome
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sugar Rum
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ancient Rome1/3

Sugar Rum2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ancient RomeCenturion Parfums

Sugar RumToni Cabal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 4%Want 96%

3.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 37%Had 8%Want 55%

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

36%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevitySugar Rum

SillageAncient Rome

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value47

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

woody92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

sweet100%

vanilla90%

warm spicy80%

citrus70%

rum60%

chocolate50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and citrus

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

RumBitter Orange

Heart

CoffeeBulgarian Rose

Base

SugarDark ChocolateVanillaBenzoinCedar

InformationalShared notesCoffee, Rose, Sugar and Cedar. 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

Spring83

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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

Men11

Unisex89

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,714

PerfumerBhupinder Singh Badh

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#41,044

PerfumerToni Cabal

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSugar RumHigher 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…

Reviews →

Toni Cabal Sugar Rum opens with a boozy splash of rum and the zest of bitter orange. It quickly shifts from citrusy to sweet on skin, letting a roasted coffee and rose combination emerge. The dry-down settles into a thick blend of sugar, vanilla, and dark chocolate. It feels rich and heavy, making it a great option fo…

Reviews →

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 Sugar Rum?

Sugar Rum takes 2 of 3 categories. Ancient Rome is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Sugar Rum is rated 3.71/5 from 14 votes. Choose Ancient Rome for a musky and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sugar Rum for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ancient Rome or Sugar Rum?

Sugar Rum lasts longest (Sugar Rum 78/100, Ancient Rome 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ancient Rome or Sugar Rum?

Ancient Rome projects furthest (Ancient Rome 75/100, Sugar Rum 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ancient Rome and Sugar Rum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and citrus accords. Common notes include Coffee, Rose, Sugar and Cedar.

Is Ancient Rome or Sugar Rum better for summer or winter?

Ancient Rome suits daytime wear; Sugar Rum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ancient Rome and Sugar Rum?

Ancient Rome has top notes of Lemon and Coffee, heart notes of Rose and Sugar, a base of Cedar, White Musk and Vanilla. Sugar Rum has top notes of Rum and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Coffee and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Sugar, Dark Chocolate, Vanilla and Benzoin.