Fragrance comparison

Caesar vs Ytzma

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 153 ratings analysed

Caesar

Renato Balestra

4.008 votes

Rank #41,190 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ytzma

Royal Crown

4.18145 votes

Rank #7,723 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ytzma takes 3 of 4 categories.

Caesar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ytzma
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Caesar1/4

Ytzma3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CaesarRenato Balestra

YtzmaRoyal Crown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 29%Had 6%Want 66%

4.18/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

51%Love

30%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

145 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityYtzma

SillageYtzma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value27

Category winnerCaesarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

soft spicy48%

citrus30%

woody100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

floral61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Clary SageMyrtleCalabrian bergamotCalamusPomegranate

Heart

CypressMastic or LentisqueChili PepperBlack Pepper

Base

CedarPatchouliMusk

Top15-30 mins

Dried FruitsMandarin OrangeNutmegBlack PepperCalabrian bergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)Peach BlossomMagnoliaOrange BlossomMoroccan Rose

Base8-12 hrs

TobaccoCypressCastoreumSandalwoodVanilla AbsoluteAmbergrisVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Cypress, Black Pepper and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Ytzma, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter88

Day72

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men42

Unisex45

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,190

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#7,723

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerYtzmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caesar opens with a sharp burst of clary sage and herbal myrtle before settling into dry cypress and resinous mastic. Created by Maurizio Cerizza in 2015, this woody aromatic composition builds on ancient Roman perfumery references. Earthy patchouli, cedarwood, and a kick of black pepper anchor the base, giving men a …

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Royal Crown Ytzma smells like a plush leather jacket stuffed with sweet dried fruits, shaved nutmeg, and aromatic pipe tobacco. Created by Antonio Visconti, this extrait opens with a quick splash of bergamot and lemon before setting into a rich swirl of peach blossom, dark woods, and warm spices. Rather than hitting y…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Caesar or Ytzma?

Ytzma takes 3 of 4 categories. Caesar is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes; Ytzma is rated 4.18/5 from 145 votes. Choose Caesar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ytzma for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Caesar or Ytzma?

Ytzma lasts longest (Ytzma 77/100, Caesar 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Caesar or Ytzma?

Ytzma projects furthest (Ytzma 70/100, Caesar 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Caesar and Ytzma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Cypress, Black Pepper and Patchouli.

Is Caesar or Ytzma better for summer or winter?

Caesar suits daytime wear; Ytzma suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Caesar and Ytzma?

Caesar has top notes of Clary Sage, Myrtle, Calabrian bergamot and Calamus, heart notes of Cypress, Mastic or Lentisque, Chili Pepper and Black Pepper, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Musk. Ytzma has top notes of Dried Fruits, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Black Pepper, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Peach Blossom, Magnolia and Orange Blossom, a base of Tobacco, Cypress, Castoreum and Sandalwood.