Fragrance comparison

Castagna vs Romeo Gigli For Man

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 157 ratings analysed

Castagna

Tuttotondo · 2016

4.0079 votes

Rank #17,383 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Romeo Gigli For Man

Romeo Gigli

3.7878 votes

Rank #16,755 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Romeo Gigli For Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

Castagna
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Romeo Gigli For Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Castagna3/7

Romeo Gigli For Man4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CastagnaTuttotondo

Romeo Gigli For ManRomeo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 35%Had 9%Want 56%

3.78/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 55%Had 19%Want 26%

Category winnerCastagnaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

56%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

79 votes

28%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerCastagnaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityRomeo Gigli For Man

SillageRomeo Gigli For Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value72

Category winnerCastagnaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery92%

woody84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

iris61%

aromatic100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

earthy58%

green44%

fresh30%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

IrisBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

ChestnutMaple syrupHeliotropeCarnation

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaGuaiac WoodTonka BeanSandalwoodMuskVetiver

Top

CypressJuniperelemiCurrant budsGreen NotesCinnamonPink GrapefruitBergamot

Heart

NutmegGeraniumIrisHeliotropeWater Lily

Base

Balsam FirVetiverOakmossGuaiac WoodAmberIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

InformationalShared notesIris, Bergamot, Heliotrope and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Castagna, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Spring100

Summer43

Fall91

Winter60

Day100

Night53

Category winnerRomeo Gigli For ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex34

Women66

Casual 35%Date 28%Work 26%Party 12%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,383

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

Reviews6

Overall rank#16,755

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerRomeo Gigli For ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tuttotondo Castagna takes an unconventional approach to the chestnut note. Instead of pouring out thick caramel syrup, it opens with cool, powdery iris alongside a brisk splash of Italian bergamot. The top freshness settles within minutes. Roasted chestnuts then step forward, glazed lightly with golden maple syrup, al…

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Romeo Gigli For Man opens with a crisp blast of cypress, juniper, and pink grapefruit that cuts through cold air. Cinnamon and elemi introduce a warm, resinous flicker upfront, while green notes keep the top sharp and tonic. As the citrus fades, nutmeg and geranium create a spicy, herbal heart. The dry-down settles i…

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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, Castagna or Romeo Gigli For Man?

Romeo Gigli For Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Castagna is rated 4.00/5 from 79 votes; Romeo Gigli For Man is rated 3.78/5 from 78 votes. Choose Castagna for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Romeo Gigli For Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Castagna or Romeo Gigli For Man?

They last about the same: Romeo Gigli For Man 65/100, Castagna 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Castagna or Romeo Gigli For Man?

Romeo Gigli For Man projects furthest (Romeo Gigli For Man 61/100, Castagna 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Castagna and Romeo Gigli For Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Iris, Bergamot, Heliotrope and Guaiac Wood.

Is Castagna or Romeo Gigli For Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Romeo Gigli For Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Castagna is the stronger pick. Castagna suits evening wear; Romeo Gigli For Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Castagna and Romeo Gigli For Man?

Castagna has top notes of Iris and Bergamot, heart notes of Chestnut, Maple syrup, Heliotrope and Carnation, a base of Vanilla, Guaiac Wood, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Romeo Gigli For Man has top notes of Cypress, Juniper, elemi and Currant buds, heart notes of Nutmeg, Geranium, Iris and Heliotrope, a base of Balsam Fir, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Guaiac Wood.