Fragrance comparison

Aqua di Roma vs Signature

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 507 ratings analysed

Aqua di Roma

Laura Biagiotti

3.57284 votes

Rank #17,876 CitrusFloral

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57%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Signature

Celine Dion

3.62223 votes

Rank #13,395 FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Signature takes 5 of 7 categories.

Aqua di Roma
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Signature
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aqua di Roma2/7

Signature5/7

Ratings & consensus: Signature
Community sentiment: Signature
Longevity: Aqua di Roma
Sillage & projection: Aqua di Roma
Value for money: Signature
Versatility: Signature
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Signature

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua di RomaLaura Biagiotti

SignatureCeline Dion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 284 votes

Have 30%Had 48%Want 22%

3.62/ 5 · 223 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerSignatureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

56%Like

2%Ok

24%Dislike

2%Hate

255 votes

15%Love

57%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

223 votes

Category winnerSignatureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAqua di Roma

SillageAqua di Roma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value65

Category winnerSignatureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

yellow floral69%

fruity61%

floral100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

woody77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both floral, powdery and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonBlack Currant

Heart

MimosaMagnoliaHoneysuckleTuberoseJasmineRose

Base

SandalwoodMuskAmberVanilla

Top15-30 mins

MimosaRed AppleGuava

Heart2-3 hrs

MagnoliaRoseJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodWoodsy NotesMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMimosa, Magnolia, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Signature, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter47

Day100

Night37

Category winnerSignatureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,876

PerfumerCarlos Viñals

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#13,395

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winnerSignatureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua di Roma by Laura Biagiotti is a floral fruity composition launched in 2004. It opens with bright citrus and black currant before settling into a diverse bouquet of mimosa, magnolia, and rose. The base provides a soft, warm finish of sandalwood, musk, and vanilla, making it a versatile choice for spring days or of…

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Signature opens with a crisp snap of red apple and guava. The fruit is tart. Velvety, honeyed mimosa immediately follows, softening the initial juicy punch with a fine, powdery yellow floral texture that feels distinctly sunny. Spray lightly at first. Magnolia petals, sheer rose, and clean jasmine soon build an airy g…

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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, Aqua di Roma or Signature?

Signature takes 5 of 7 categories. Aqua di Roma is rated 3.57/5 from 284 votes; Signature is rated 3.62/5 from 223 votes. Choose Aqua di Roma for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Signature for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua di Roma or Signature?

Aqua di Roma lasts longest (Aqua di Roma 62/100, Signature 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua di Roma or Signature?

Aqua di Roma projects furthest (Aqua di Roma 55/100, Signature 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua di Roma and Signature smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Magnolia, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Aqua di Roma or Signature better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aqua di Roma is the stronger pick. For winter, Signature is the stronger pick. Signature suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua di Roma and Signature?

Aqua di Roma has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Black Currant, heart notes of Mimosa, Magnolia, Honeysuckle and Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Vanilla. Signature has top notes of Mimosa, Red Apple and Guava, heart notes of Magnolia, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Woodsy Notes, Musk and Amber.