Fragrance comparison

Brillant vs Romance Forever

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

3 wins

Brillant

Evaflor

4.0812 votes

Rank #36,885 CitrusAromatic

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69%scent match

Closely related

Romance Forever

Rasasi

3.7220 votes

Rank #32,490 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Brillant takes 3 of 5 categories.

Brillant
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Romance Forever
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Brillant3/5

Romance Forever2/5

Ratings & consensus: Brillant
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Brillant
Sillage & projection: Brillant
Value for money: Romance Forever
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Romance Forever

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BrillantEvaflor

Romance ForeverRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 52%Had 13%Want 35%

3.72/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 59%Had 16%Want 25%

Category winnerBrillantRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

54%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBrillant

SillageBrillant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value92

Category winnerRomance ForeverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

herbal69%

amber61%

Scent match69%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemonLavenderClary Sage

Heart2-3 hrs

LabdanumGeraniumLeather

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodMusk

Top

PetitgrainClary SageArtemisiaBergamotLavenderGeraniumCypressLemon

Heart

JasmineNutmegRoseIrisMateLabdanum

Base

SandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Clary Sage. Durations are only published for Brillant, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer57

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night69

Spring75

Summer100

Fall58

Winter50

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 9%

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,885

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#32,490

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerRomance ForeverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Evaflor Brillant takes classic masculine grooming notes and builds a straightforward oriental fougere around them. The initial spray delivers a bright crackle of tart lemon and Italian bergamot, backed immediately by crisp French lavender. Within fifteen minutes, the herbal bite of clary sage and metallic geranium tak…

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Romance Forever by Rasasi is a classic aromatic-woody fragrance for men that centers on a clean, herbaceous profile. It opens with a bright blast of citrus and lavender, moving into a nuanced heart of iris and nutmeg. This 2018 release thrives in casual daytime settings during spring and summer months, offering a reli…

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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, Brillant or Romance Forever?

Brillant takes 3 of 5 categories. Brillant is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; Romance Forever is rated 3.72/5 from 20 votes. Choose Brillant for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Romance Forever for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Brillant or Romance Forever?

Brillant lasts longest (Brillant 74/100, Romance Forever 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Brillant or Romance Forever?

Brillant projects furthest (Brillant 58/100, Romance Forever 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Brillant and Romance Forever smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Clary Sage.

Is Brillant or Romance Forever better for summer or winter?

Brillant suits daytime wear; Romance Forever suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Brillant and Romance Forever?

Brillant has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Clary Sage, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium and Leather, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk. Romance Forever has top notes of Petitgrain, Clary Sage, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Nutmeg, Rose and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.