Fragrance comparison

Aqua di Roma vs True Man

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 303 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aqua di Roma

Laura Biagiotti

3.57284 votes

Rank #17,968 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

True Man

Kelsey Berwin

3.5819 votes

Rank #56,149 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua di Roma takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aqua di Roma
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
True Man
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aqua di Roma3/5

True Man2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua di RomaLaura Biagiotti

True ManKelsey Berwin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 284 votes

Have 30%Had 48%Want 22%

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 40%

Category winnerAqua di RomaRating 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

42%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

26%Dislike

11%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityTrue Man

SillageAqua di Roma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value88

Category winnerTrue ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

yellow floral69%

fruity61%

floral100%

rose86%

powdery72%

yellow floral58%

musky44%

white floral30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonBlack Currant

Heart

MimosaMagnoliaHoneysuckleTuberoseJasmineRose

Base

SandalwoodMuskAmberVanilla

Top

Floral NotesMimosa

Heart

RoseJasmine

Base

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMimosa, Jasmine, Rose and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Spring90

Summer100

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,968

PerfumerCarlos Viñals

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#56,149

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAqua di RomaHigher 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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Kelsey Berwin True Man opens with a bright splash of yellow mimosa and light floral notes. This initial phase feels fresh, clean, and airy, suitable for a warm spring morning. As the liquid warms on skin, the fragrance transitions into a heart of jasmine and rose. The base relies on amber and clean musk to anchor the …

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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 True Man?

Aqua di Roma takes 3 of 5 categories. Aqua di Roma is rated 3.57/5 from 284 votes; True Man is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes. Choose Aqua di Roma for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose True Man for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua di Roma or True Man?

True Man lasts longest (True Man 72/100, Aqua di Roma 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua di Roma or True Man?

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

Do Aqua di Roma and True Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Jasmine, Rose and Musk.

Is Aqua di Roma or True Man better for summer or winter?

True Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua di Roma and True Man?

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. True Man has top notes of Floral Notes and Mimosa, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Amber.