Fragrance comparison

Fantastico vs Roma Imperiale

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 192 ratings analysed

Fantastico

I Profumi Del Marmo

3.333 votes

Rank #59,152 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Roma Imperiale

Profumi del Forte

4.12189 votes

Rank #13,471 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roma Imperiale takes 3 of 4 categories.

Fantastico
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Roma Imperiale
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fantastico1/4

Roma Imperiale3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FantasticoI Profumi Del Marmo

Roma ImperialeProfumi del Forte

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%

4.12/ 5 · 189 votes

Have 36%Had 18%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

41%Love

45%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

189 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityRoma Imperiale

SillageRoma Imperiale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value47

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

woody77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLimeOrangeMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderNutmegCinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseIrisOrchidJasmineLavenderGeraniumOsmanthus

Base7-10 hrs

VanillaLeatherHoneyCedarSandalwoodPatchouliBenzoinIncense

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeNeroliBergamotCinnamonBrazilian RosewoodCorianderTomato Leaf

Heart2 to 3 hours

OrchidYlang-YlangIrisJasmineTurkish RoseSyringaTuberose

Base3 to 4 hours

VanillaSandalwoodCivetAmbergrisOakmoss

Category winnerFantasticoLongest dry-down: 7-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer51

Fall70

Winter51

Day100

Night34

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men8

Unisex8

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,152

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#13,471

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerRoma ImperialeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fantastico by I Profumi Del Marmo opens with a bright burst of sweet orange, tart lime, and ripe raspberry dusted in warm cinnamon. As the energetic citrus sparkle mellows, the fragrance reveals a rich bouquet of velvety rose, powdery iris, and soft lavender. The real weight of the composition lives in its complex bas…

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Roma Imperiale by Profumi del Forte balances bright Italian citrus with an opulent floral bouquet and a warm base. Created by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour in 2008, the scent opens with sunny mandarin orange, bergamot, neroli, and an aromatic twist of green tomato leaf and warm cinnamon. At the center, white floral not…

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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, Fantastico or Roma Imperiale?

Roma Imperiale takes 3 of 4 categories. Fantastico is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Roma Imperiale is rated 4.12/5 from 189 votes. Choose Fantastico for a woody and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Roma Imperiale for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fantastico or Roma Imperiale?

Roma Imperiale lasts longest (Roma Imperiale 65/100, Fantastico 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fantastico or Roma Imperiale?

Roma Imperiale projects furthest (Roma Imperiale 61/100, Fantastico 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fantastico and Roma Imperiale smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Coriander and Cinnamon.

Is Fantastico or Roma Imperiale better for summer or winter?

Fantastico suits evening wear; Roma Imperiale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fantastico and Roma Imperiale?

Fantastico has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Honey and Cedar. Roma Imperiale has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Neroli, Bergamot and Cinnamon, heart notes of Orchid, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Civet and Ambergris.