Fragrance comparison

Esprit du Roi vs Niagara

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 250 ratings analysed

Esprit du Roi

Penhaligon's

3.80238 votes

Rank #6,709 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Niagara

Paolo Gigli

4.0012 votes

Rank #42,491 AquaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Niagara takes 3 of 5 categories.

Esprit du Roi
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Niagara
Choose it for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Esprit du Roi2/5

Niagara3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Esprit du RoiPenhaligon's

NiagaraPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 238 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 24%Had 15%Want 61%

Category winnerEsprit du RoiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

180 votes

33%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNiagara

SillageNiagara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNiagaraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

aquatic100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

patchouli69%

fresh61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Tomato LeafMintAldehydesCitrusesBergamotCitronAmalfi LemonArtemisia

Heart

GeraniumClovesJasmineYlang-YlangHoneysuckle

Base

oak mossVetiverRaspberryAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskVirginia Cedar

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Water NotesJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMuskAmberVirginia CedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Artemisia and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Niagara, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 14%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,709

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#42,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEsprit du RoiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Esprit du Roi is a crisp green aromatic from Penhaligon's, built around tomato leaf, mint, citrus, geranium, clove, oakmoss and musky woods. Reviewers often describe it as clean, classy and traditional, with a lively herb garden opening rather than a simple lemon cologne. It suits people who like old-school aromatic c…

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Paolo Gigli Niagara throws out a blast of salty ocean spray mixed with sharp Amalfi lemon, brisk bergamot, and bitter artemisia. Forget soft aquatic mists. This fragrance hits like cold freshwater crashing over rocky river rapids. A green herbal streak cuts through the water notes right away, preventing the citrus fro…

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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, Esprit du Roi or Niagara?

Niagara takes 3 of 5 categories. Esprit du Roi is rated 3.80/5 from 238 votes; Niagara is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes. Choose Esprit du Roi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Niagara for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Esprit du Roi or Niagara?

Niagara lasts longest (Niagara 75/100, Esprit du Roi 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Esprit du Roi or Niagara?

Niagara projects furthest (Niagara 75/100, Esprit du Roi 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Esprit du Roi and Niagara smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Artemisia and Jasmine.

Is Esprit du Roi or Niagara better for summer or winter?

Niagara suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Esprit du Roi and Niagara?

Esprit du Roi has top notes of Tomato Leaf, Mint, Aldehydes and Citruses, heart notes of Geranium, Cloves, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Raspberry and Ambergris. Niagara has top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Water Notes and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Amber and Virginia Cedar.