Fragrance comparison

Aqua di Roma Uomo vs Blooming Grapefruit

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 244 ratings analysed

5 wins

Aqua di Roma Uomo

Laura Biagiotti

3.76174 votes

Rank #25,529 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Blooming Grapefruit

Angel Schlesser

3.7170 votes

Rank #32,034 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua di Roma Uomo takes 5 of 7 categories.

Aqua di Roma Uomo
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Blooming Grapefruit
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aqua di Roma Uomo5/7

Blooming Grapefruit1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua di Roma UomoLaura Biagiotti

Blooming GrapefruitAngel Schlesser

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 33%Had 67%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 33%Had 9%Want 57%

Category winnerAqua di Roma UomoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

55%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

174 votes

16%Love

54%Like

17%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerBlooming GrapefruitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAqua di Roma Uomo

SillageAqua di Roma Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

green90%

aromatic80%

fruity70%

woody60%

sweet50%

Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WatermelonGrapefruitMintRhubarbLemonCassia

Heart

PepperSpices

Base

OakmossAmberWoodsy Notes

Top

Grapefruit

Heart

Rhubarb

Base

Woodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Rhubarb and Woodsy Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer100

Fall13

Winter6

Day100

Night13

Spring59

Summer100

Fall15

Winter9

Day100

Night17

Category winnerAqua di Roma UomoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex23

Women0

Men14

Unisex55

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,529

PerfumerDomitille Michalon Bertier

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#32,034

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAqua di Roma UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua di Roma Uomo is a crisp, aromatic scent centered on a juicy watermelon note. Perfect for hot summer days, it combines Mediterranean citrus with a refreshing minty finish. This 2004 release offers a casual, clean profile for daily wear when you need an immediate boost of energy. It sits light on the skin and keeps…

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Angel Schlesser Blooming Grapefruit opens with a vivid burst of bitter grapefruit peel before settling into sour rhubarb and dry woodsy notes. Built by perfumer Marie Salamagne for hot summer mornings, this citrus aromatic scent delivers crisp green energy without synthetic sweetness. It suits casual office settings,…

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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 Uomo or Blooming Grapefruit?

Aqua di Roma Uomo takes 5 of 7 categories. Aqua di Roma Uomo is rated 3.76/5 from 174 votes; Blooming Grapefruit is rated 3.71/5 from 70 votes. Choose Aqua di Roma Uomo for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Blooming Grapefruit for a citrus and green character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua di Roma Uomo or Blooming Grapefruit?

Aqua di Roma Uomo lasts longest (Aqua di Roma Uomo 57/100, Blooming Grapefruit 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua di Roma Uomo or Blooming Grapefruit?

Projection is very close: Aqua di Roma Uomo 47/100, Blooming Grapefruit 46/100 for sillage.

Do Aqua di Roma Uomo and Blooming Grapefruit smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Rhubarb and Woodsy Notes.

Is Aqua di Roma Uomo or Blooming Grapefruit better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aqua di Roma Uomo and Blooming Grapefruit?

Aqua di Roma Uomo has top notes of Watermelon, Grapefruit, Mint and Rhubarb, heart notes of Pepper and Spices, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Woodsy Notes. Blooming Grapefruit has top notes of Grapefruit, heart notes of Rhubarb, a base of Woodsy Notes.