Gem Eau de Toilette vs Roma Imperiale
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Gem Eau de Toilette takes 6 of 8 categories.
Gem Eau de ToiletteChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Roma ImperialeChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gem Eau de Toilette6/8
Roma Imperiale2/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Gem Eau de Toilette
- Community sentiment
- Gem Eau de Toilette
- Longevity
- Gem Eau de Toilette
- Sillage & projection
- Gem Eau de Toilette
- Value for money
- Roma Imperiale
- Versatility
- Roma Imperiale
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Gem Eau de Toilette
- Fragranxe ranking
- Gem Eau de Toilette
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Gem Eau de ToiletteVan Cleef & ArpelsRoma ImperialeProfumi del ForteWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.32/ 5 · 558 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
4.12/ 5 · 189 votes
Have 36%Had 18%Want 46%
Category winnerGem Eau de ToiletteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
40%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
558 votes
41%Love
45%Like
1%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
189 votes
Category winnerGem Eau de ToiletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGem Eau de Toilette
SillageGem Eau de Toilette
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRoma ImperialeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
white floral61%
citrus100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
woody77%
floral69%
powdery61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
PlumPeachBrazilian RosewoodCardamomCorianderCypressMyrtle
Heart3-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineTuberoseClovesRoseIrisOrris Root
Base8-10+ hrs
CivetOakmossAmberPatchouliVanillaVetiver
Top30 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeNeroliBergamotCinnamonBrazilian RosewoodCorianderTomato Leaf
Heart2 to 3 hours
OrchidYlang-YlangIrisJasmineTurkish RoseSyringaTuberose
Base3 to 4 hours
VanillaSandalwoodCivetAmbergrisOakmoss
Category winnerGem Eau de ToiletteLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring38
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day58
Night100
Spring100
Summer51
Fall70
Winter51
Day100
Night34
Category winnerRoma ImperialeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,980
PerfumerRoger Pellegrino
Launched—
Reviews36
Overall rank#13,471
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerGem Eau de ToiletteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVan Cleef & Arpels Gem Eau de Toilette opens with a rich wave of spiced plum, ripe peach, and crushed coriander seeds. Created in 1987 by perfumer Roger Pellegrino, this classic fruity chypre balances juicy stone fruit against a deep spine of Brazilian rosewood, carnation, and earthy oakmoss. As the fragrance settles …
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Gem Eau de Toilette or Roma Imperiale?
Gem Eau de Toilette takes 6 of 8 categories. Gem Eau de Toilette is rated 4.32/5 from 558 votes; Roma Imperiale is rated 4.12/5 from 189 votes. Choose Gem Eau de Toilette for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Roma Imperiale for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Gem Eau de Toilette or Roma Imperiale?
Gem Eau de Toilette lasts longest (Gem Eau de Toilette 79/100, Roma Imperiale 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Gem Eau de Toilette or Roma Imperiale?
Gem Eau de Toilette projects furthest (Gem Eau de Toilette 72/100, Roma Imperiale 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Gem Eau de Toilette and Roma Imperiale smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Brazilian Rosewood, Coriander, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.
Is Gem Eau de Toilette or Roma Imperiale better for summer or winter?
For summer, Roma Imperiale is the stronger pick. For winter, Gem Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. Gem Eau de Toilette suits evening wear; Roma Imperiale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Gem Eau de Toilette and Roma Imperiale?
Gem Eau de Toilette has top notes of Plum, Peach, Brazilian Rosewood and Cardamom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Amber and Patchouli. 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.
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