Fragrance comparison

Ancient Rome vs Twin Flame

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Ancient Rome

Centurion Parfums

4.333 votes

Rank #42,714 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Twin Flame

House of Atropa

3.254 votes

Rank #63,071 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Twin Flame takes 2 of 4 categories.

Ancient Rome
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Twin Flame
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ancient Rome1/4

Twin Flame2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ancient RomeCenturion Parfums

Twin FlameHouse of Atropa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 4%Want 96%

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 97%

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

25%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityTwin Flame

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

woody92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

woody100%

citrus92%

oud84%

coffee77%

sweet69%

lactonic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, citrus 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

Top20-30 mins

LemonSugarMilk

Heart2-4 hrs

GinsengCoffeeMandrake

Base8-10+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)Cedar

Category winnerTwin FlameLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 33%Casual 29%Party 21%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,714

PerfumerBhupinder Singh Badh

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#63,071

PerfumerLisa Andrék

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAncient RomeHigher 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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Twin Flame by House of Atropa offers a jarring yet addictive contrast. The first spray punches forward with tart lemon zest and melted sugar folded into warm milk. Do not panic. Within ten minutes, bitter roasted coffee beans and herbal ginseng cut straight through the initial sweetness, joined by an earthy root note …

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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 Twin Flame?

Twin Flame takes 2 of 4 categories. Ancient Rome is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Twin Flame is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Ancient Rome for a musky and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Twin Flame for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ancient Rome or Twin Flame?

Twin Flame lasts longest (Twin Flame 80/100, Ancient Rome 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ancient Rome or Twin Flame?

Projection is very close: Ancient Rome 75/100, Twin Flame 75/100 for sillage.

Do Ancient Rome and Twin Flame smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Lemon, Coffee, Sugar and Cedar.

Is Ancient Rome or Twin Flame better for summer or winter?

Ancient Rome suits daytime wear; Twin Flame suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ancient Rome and Twin Flame?

Ancient Rome has top notes of Lemon and Coffee, heart notes of Rose and Sugar, a base of Cedar, White Musk and Vanilla. Twin Flame has top notes of Lemon, Sugar and Milk, heart notes of Ginseng, Coffee and Mandrake, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar.