Fragrance comparison

French Smoking vs Romeo Gigli per Uomo

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 209 ratings analysed

French Smoking

Evaflor

4.0011 votes

Rank #38,964 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Romeo Gigli per Uomo

Romeo Gigli

4.41198 votes

Rank #3,024 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Romeo Gigli per Uomo takes 3 of 5 categories.

French Smoking
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Romeo Gigli per Uomo
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

French Smoking2/5

Romeo Gigli per Uomo3/5

Ratings & consensus: Romeo Gigli per Uomo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Romeo Gigli per Uomo
Sillage & projection: French Smoking
Value for money: French Smoking
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Romeo Gigli per Uomo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

French SmokingEvaflor

Romeo Gigli per UomoRomeo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 31%Had 42%Want 28%

4.41/ 5 · 198 votes

Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%

Category winnerRomeo Gigli per UomoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

56%Love

36%Like

3%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

198 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityRomeo Gigli per Uomo

SillageFrench Smoking

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value49

Category winnerFrench SmokingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus91%

powdery83%

lavender74%

aromatic65%

musky56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

sweet69%

balsamic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

CedarJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

Top

LavenderBrazilian RosewoodPlumTarragonAldehydesBergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

CinnamonBalsam FirCarnationHoneyGingerRoseJasmine

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodOakmossBenzoinVanillaCedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Cedar. Durations are only published for French Smoking, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night69

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Casual 44%Work 31%Party 14%Date 11%

Men88

Unisex9

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#3,024

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerRomeo Gigli per UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

French Smoking by Evaflor is a straightforward, budget-friendly men's cologne built around aromatic herbs, zesty citrus, and dry woods. The first spritz delivers an eye-opening burst of sharp lavender, tart bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange before leveling out into clean cedar and gentle jasmine. Down in the base, q…

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Romeo Gigli per Uomo opens with a sharp burst of tarragon, lavender, and bright bergamot before settling into a warm, spicy heart of cinnamon and balsam fir. Composed by Alberto Morillas in 1991, this vintage Oriental Spicy fragrance balances aromatic green herbal notes with a rich resinous base of patchouli, amber, a…

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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, French Smoking or Romeo Gigli per Uomo?

Romeo Gigli per Uomo takes 3 of 5 categories. French Smoking is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes; Romeo Gigli per Uomo is rated 4.41/5 from 198 votes. Choose French Smoking for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Romeo Gigli per Uomo for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, French Smoking or Romeo Gigli per Uomo?

Romeo Gigli per Uomo lasts longest (Romeo Gigli per Uomo 70/100, French Smoking 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, French Smoking or Romeo Gigli per Uomo?

French Smoking projects furthest (French Smoking 81/100, Romeo Gigli per Uomo 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do French Smoking and Romeo Gigli per Uomo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Cedar.

Is French Smoking or Romeo Gigli per Uomo better for summer or winter?

French Smoking suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in French Smoking and Romeo Gigli per Uomo?

French Smoking has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. Romeo Gigli per Uomo has top notes of Lavender, Brazilian Rosewood, Plum and Tarragon, heart notes of Cinnamon, Balsam Fir, Carnation and Honey, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Benzoin.