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Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier vs Romeo Gigli per Uomo

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

Updated 238 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Romeo Gigli per Uomo takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Romeo Gigli per Uomo

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier2/7
Romeo Gigli per Uomo5/7
Ratings & consensus
Romeo Gigli per Uomo
Community sentiment
Romeo Gigli per Uomo
Longevity
Romeo Gigli per Uomo
Sillage & projection
Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier
Value for money
Romeo Gigli per Uomo
Versatility
Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier
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
Habit Rouge Beau CavalierGuerlain
Romeo Gigli per UomoRomeo Gigli
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.35/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 31%Had 5%Want 63%
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
63%Love
23%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

40 votes

56%Love
36%Like
3%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate

198 votes

Category winnerRomeo Gigli per UomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityRomeo Gigli per Uomo

SillageHabit Rouge Beau Cavalier

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value49
Category winnerRomeo Gigli per UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
citrus77%
vanilla69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
sweet69%
balsamic61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Bitter OrangeBergamotBasilAmalfi LemonBrazilian RosewoodPaprika
Heart3 to 4 hours
PatchouliVirginia CedarRoseJasmineCinnamonCarnationSandalwood
Base6 to 8 hours
VanillaBenzoinOakmossAmberLeatherFrench labdanum
Top
LavenderBrazilian RosewoodPlumTarragonAldehydesBergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruit
Heart
CinnamonBalsam FirCarnationHoneyGingerRoseJasmine
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodOakmossBenzoinVanillaCedarMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Brazilian Rosewood, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring43
Summer7
Fall86
Winter100
Day38
Night100
Spring98
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerHabit Rouge Beau CavalierMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men67
Unisex33
Women0
Men88
Unisex9
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#3,203

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerRomeo Gigli per UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier by Guerlain is a rich oriental woody fragrance built on contrast. It opens with a brisk, sharp punch of Amalfi lemon, bitter orange, bergamot, and a dusting of dry paprika. As the initial citrus burst settles, the fragrance shifts into a heart of patchouli, Virginia cedar, cinnamon, and carna…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier or Romeo Gigli per Uomo?

Romeo Gigli per Uomo takes 5 of 7 categories. Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier is rated 4.35/5 from 40 votes; Romeo Gigli per Uomo is rated 4.41/5 from 198 votes. Choose Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Romeo Gigli per Uomo for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier or Romeo Gigli per Uomo?

They last about the same: Romeo Gigli per Uomo 70/100, Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier or Romeo Gigli per Uomo?

Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier projects furthest (Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier 70/100, Romeo Gigli per Uomo 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier and Romeo Gigli per Uomo smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Brazilian Rosewood, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.

Is Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier or Romeo Gigli per Uomo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier is the stronger pick. For winter, Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier is the stronger pick. Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier and Romeo Gigli per Uomo?

Habit Rouge Beau Cavalier has top notes of Bitter Orange, Bergamot, Basil and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli, Virginia Cedar, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Oakmoss and Amber. 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.

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