Fragrance comparison

Classico vs Aqua di Roma

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1 ratings analysed

1 wins

Classico

Regal

5.001 votes

Rank #51,888 Fresh SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Aqua di Roma

John Ashwood

—0 votes

Rank #81,780 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classico takes 1 of 1 categories.

Classico
Choose it for a fresh spicy and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Aqua di Roma
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character.

Classico1/1

Aqua di Roma0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClassicoRegal

Aqua di RomaJohn Ashwood

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

leather91%

aromatic83%

smoky74%

woody65%

warm spicy56%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

earthy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RosemaryLemon Blossom

Heart

GeraniumNutmegCloves

Base

LeatherBirchMoss

Top15-30 mins

BergamotSaffronNutmegAmber

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarwoodGeraniumJasmineCloves

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliVetiverIncenseMoss

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Nutmeg, Cloves and Moss. Durations are only published for Aqua di Roma, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,888

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#81,780

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClassicoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Classico by Regal is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for men. Top notes are Rosemary and Lemon Blossom; middle notes are Geranium, Nutmeg and Cloves; base notes are Leather, Birch and Moss. It opens with Rosemary, Lemon Blossom. The heart moves into Geranium, Nutmeg. In the dry-down, Leather, Birch give it its base. From t…

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Aqua di Roma by John Ashwood kicks off with an energetic burst of bitter bergamot and fiery saffron. The opening feels dry and prickly. Freshly grated nutmeg and warm amber quickly join the party, cutting through any early citrus sharpness. As the scent settles on skin, earthy cedarwood and aromatic geranium push thro…

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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.

Do Classico and Aqua di Roma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Geranium, Nutmeg, Cloves and Moss.

Is Classico or Aqua di Roma better for summer or winter?

Classico suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classico and Aqua di Roma?

Classico has top notes of Rosemary and Lemon Blossom, heart notes of Geranium, Nutmeg and Cloves, a base of Leather, Birch and Moss. Aqua di Roma has top notes of Bergamot, Saffron, Nutmeg and Amber, heart notes of Cedarwood, Geranium, Jasmine and Cloves, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Incense and Moss.