Fragrance comparison

Esprit du Roi vs Tolmirós

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 240 ratings analysed

Esprit du Roi

Penhaligon's

3.80238 votes

Rank #6,995 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Tolmirós

Zanà Parfum

4.502 votes

Rank #51,638 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tolmirós takes 3 of 4 categories.

Esprit du Roi
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Tolmirós
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Esprit du Roi1/4

Tolmirós3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tolmirós
Sillage & projection: Tolmirós
Value for money: Tolmirós
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

TolmirósZanà Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 238 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityTolmirós

SillageTolmirós

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value69

Category winnerTolmirósBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

amber92%

white floral84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and warm spicy

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

Top

BergamotCitron

Heart

JasmineChili Pepper

Base

VetiverAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Citron, Jasmine and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,995

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#51,638

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Tolmirós by Zanà Parfum offers a sharp, sun-drenched blast of citron and bergamot that quickly shifts into a warm, spicy core. The fragrance balances the bright, zesty citrus opening with a slow-burning heat of chili pepper and jasmine, before settling into a dry vetiver and musk base. It suits those seeking an approa…

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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 Tolmirós?

Tolmirós takes 3 of 4 categories. Esprit du Roi is rated 3.80/5 from 238 votes; Tolmirós is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Esprit du Roi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Tolmirós for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Esprit du Roi or Tolmirós?

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

Which projects more, Esprit du Roi or Tolmirós?

Tolmirós projects furthest (Tolmirós 81/100, Esprit du Roi 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Esprit du Roi and Tolmirós smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Citron, Jasmine and Vetiver.

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

Tolmirós suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Esprit du Roi and Tolmirós?

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. Tolmirós has top notes of Bergamot and Citron, heart notes of Jasmine and Chili Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Amber and Musk.