Fragrance comparison

Benjoin vs Romeo Gigli per Uomo

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 203 ratings analysed

Benjoin

G Parfums

3.005 votes

Rank #66,527 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Romeo Gigli per Uomo

Romeo Gigli

4.41198 votes

Rank #2,995 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Romeo Gigli per Uomo takes 3 of 3 categories.

Benjoin
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Romeo Gigli per Uomo
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Benjoin0/3

Romeo Gigli per Uomo3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BenjoinG Parfums

Romeo Gigli per UomoRomeo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.41/ 5 · 198 votes

Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

56%Love

36%Like

3%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

198 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityRomeo Gigli per Uomo

SillageRomeo Gigli per Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value49

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody88%

balsamic77%

warm spicy65%

citrus53%

vanilla42%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

sweet69%

balsamic61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

LabdanumPatchouliCashmere WoodPeru Balsam

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinStyraxVanillaSandalwoodWhite Cedar ExtractAmberMusk

Top

LavenderBrazilian RosewoodPlumTarragonAldehydesBergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

CinnamonBalsam FirCarnationHoneyGingerRoseJasmine

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodOakmossBenzoinVanillaCedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Patchouli and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Benjoin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 36%Casual 28%Work 23%Party 14%

Men88

Unisex9

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,527

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,995

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerRomeo Gigli per UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Benjoin by G Parfums takes the resinous warmth of benzoin and cuts straight through its natural stickiness with an unexpected citrus flash. It starts fast. A sharp splash of tart grapefruit and mandarin orange greets your nose before thick golden resins take over. Within twenty minutes, Peru balsam and labdanum coat t…

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Romeo Gigli per Uomo opens with a sharp burst of tarragon, lavender, and bright bergamot before settling into a warm, spicy heart of cinnamon and balsam fir. Composed by Alberto Morillas in 1991, this vintage Oriental Spicy fragrance balances aromatic green herbal notes with a rich resinous base of patchouli, amber, a…

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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, Benjoin or Romeo Gigli per Uomo?

Romeo Gigli per Uomo takes 3 of 3 categories. Benjoin is rated 3.00/5 from 5 votes; Romeo Gigli per Uomo is rated 4.41/5 from 198 votes. Choose Benjoin for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Romeo Gigli per Uomo for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Benjoin or Romeo Gigli per Uomo?

Romeo Gigli per Uomo lasts longest (Romeo Gigli per Uomo 70/100, Benjoin 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Benjoin or Romeo Gigli per Uomo?

Romeo Gigli per Uomo projects furthest (Romeo Gigli per Uomo 65/100, Benjoin 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Benjoin and Romeo Gigli per Uomo smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Patchouli and Benzoin.

Is Benjoin or Romeo Gigli per Uomo better for summer or winter?

Benjoin suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Benjoin and Romeo Gigli per Uomo?

Benjoin has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Labdanum, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood and Peru Balsam, a base of Benzoin, Styrax, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Romeo Gigli per Uomo has top notes of Lavender, Brazilian Rosewood, Plum and Tarragon, heart notes of Cinnamon, Balsam Fir, Carnation and Honey, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Benzoin.