Fragrance comparison

Athalia vs Romeo Gigli

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,723 ratings analysed

4 wins

Athalia

Parfums de Marly

3.801,592 votes

Rank #5,670 PowderyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

6%scent match

Clearly different

Romeo Gigli

3.69131 votes

Rank #14,231 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Athalia takes 4 of 7 categories.

Athalia
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Romeo Gigli
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Athalia4/7

Romeo Gigli3/7

Ratings & consensus: Athalia
Community sentiment: Romeo Gigli
Longevity: Athalia
Sillage & projection: Romeo Gigli
Value for money: Romeo Gigli
Versatility: Athalia
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Athalia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AthaliaParfums de Marly

Romeo GigliRomeo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 1,592 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.69/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 43%Had 26%Want 31%

Category winnerAthaliaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

32%Like

15%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

1,592 votes

20%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

131 votes

Category winnerRomeo GigliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAthalia

SillageRomeo Gigli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value62

Category winnerRomeo GigliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

powdery100%

iris90%

musky80%

amber70%

violet60%

earthy50%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match6%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeFrankincense

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisOrange BlossomCashmeran

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskAmberVanilla

Top

Lemon VerbenaBitter OrangeBergamotBrazilian RosewoodClary SageRosemaryNeroliTarragon

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomBourbon GeraniumRoseClovesLily-of-the-ValleyWhite Carnation

Base

White TobaccoAmberTonka BeanIrisCivetSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Iris, Orange Blossom and Amber. Durations are only published for Athalia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAthaliaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex18

Women80

Work 31%Casual 29%Date 25%Party 14%

Men8

Unisex42

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews201

Overall rank#14,231

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerAthaliaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Athalia by Parfums de Marly takes the traditional powdery floral structure and pulls it into mysterious territory. It starts with a brief flick of tart bitter orange and cool frankincense that feels brisk rather than churchy. Within twenty minutes, the star player takes over. A plush, cosmetic iris unfolds alongside c…

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Romeo Gigli opens with a sharp flash of lemon verbena, bitter orange, and aromatic tarragon. Launched in 2003, this floral woody musk leans into a crisp citrus profile that quickly softens on warm skin. As the initial zest subsides, orange blossom, jasmine, and bourbon geranium introduce a clean floral heart with a co…

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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, Athalia or Romeo Gigli?

Athalia takes 4 of 7 categories. Athalia is rated 3.80/5 from 1,592 votes; Romeo Gigli is rated 3.69/5 from 131 votes. Choose Athalia for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Romeo Gigli for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Athalia or Romeo Gigli?

Athalia lasts longest (Athalia 67/100, Romeo Gigli 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Athalia or Romeo Gigli?

Romeo Gigli projects furthest (Romeo Gigli 61/100, Athalia 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Athalia and Romeo Gigli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Iris, Orange Blossom and Amber.

Is Athalia or Romeo Gigli better for summer or winter?

For summer, Athalia is the stronger pick. For winter, Athalia is the stronger pick. Athalia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Athalia and Romeo Gigli?

Athalia has top notes of Bitter Orange and Frankincense, heart notes of Iris, Orange Blossom and Cashmeran, a base of White Musk, Amber and Vanilla. Romeo Gigli has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Brazilian Rosewood, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Bourbon Geranium and Rose, a base of White Tobacco, Amber, Tonka Bean and Iris.