Fragrance comparison

Ghost vs Romance Forever

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

Ghost

Ombré Lamar

—0 votes

Rank #72,719 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Romance Forever

Rasasi

3.7220 votes

Rank #36,620 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Ghost
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.
Romance Forever
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ghost2/4

Romance Forever2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ghost
Sillage & projection: Ghost
Value for money: Romance Forever
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Romance Forever

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GhostOmbré Lamar

Romance ForeverRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.72/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 59%Had 16%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

54%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityGhost

SillageGhost

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value92

Category winnerRomance ForeverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

vanilla69%

rose61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

herbal69%

amber61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryArtemisiaBergamotCypress

Heart

RoseSaffronGeraniumJasmineNutmeg

Base

AmberwoodCedarSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMuskLeather

Top

PetitgrainClary SageArtemisiaBergamotLavenderGeraniumCypressLemon

Heart

JasmineNutmegRoseIrisMateLabdanum

Base

SandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Cypress and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall58

Winter50

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,719

PerfumerPaolo de Moraes

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,620

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerRomance ForeverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ghost by Ombré Lamar is a complex Oriental Woody scent launched in 2022. It balances vibrant raspberry and zesty bergamot against a deep base of leather and tonka bean. This unisex fragrance works best as a cooler weather companion, fitting both casual days and formal evenings with its persistent, woody character that…

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Romance Forever by Rasasi is a classic aromatic-woody fragrance for men that centers on a clean, herbaceous profile. It opens with a bright blast of citrus and lavender, moving into a nuanced heart of iris and nutmeg. This 2018 release thrives in casual daytime settings during spring and summer months, offering a reli…

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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 lasts longer, Ghost or Romance Forever?

Ghost lasts longest (Ghost 80/100, Romance Forever 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ghost or Romance Forever?

Ghost projects furthest (Ghost 75/100, Romance Forever 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ghost and Romance Forever smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Cypress and Rose.

Is Ghost or Romance Forever better for summer or winter?

Romance Forever suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ghost and Romance Forever?

Ghost has top notes of Raspberry, Artemisia, Bergamot and Cypress, heart notes of Rose, Saffron, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Amberwood, Cedar, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Romance Forever has top notes of Petitgrain, Clary Sage, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Nutmeg, Rose and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.