Fragrance comparison

Heart Of Rome Gold vs Cool Coconut Surf

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 71 ratings analysed

Heart Of Rome Gold

The Dua Brand

4.004 votes

Rank #56,873 White FloralCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Cool Coconut Surf

Bath & Body Works

4.2167 votes

Rank #12,806 CoconutVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Heart Of Rome Gold
Choose it for a white floral and coconut character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cool Coconut Surf
Choose it for a coconut and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Heart Of Rome Gold2/4

Cool Coconut Surf2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Heart Of Rome Gold
Sillage & projection: Cool Coconut Surf
Value for money: Heart Of Rome Gold
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cool Coconut Surf

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Heart Of Rome GoldThe Dua Brand

Cool Coconut SurfBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%

4.21/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 32%Had 20%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

48%Love

37%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityHeart Of Rome Gold

SillageCool Coconut Surf

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value69

Category winnerHeart Of Rome GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

coconut90%

lactonic80%

vanilla70%

sweet60%

citrus50%

coconut100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

lactonic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both coconut, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Italian Mandarin

Heart

Gardenia

Base

CoconutVanilla

Top

Cotton FlowerLemonPineapple

Heart

Coconut NectarGardeniaAppleCyclamen

Base

CoconutVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Coconut and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring19

Summer100

Fall11

Winter8

Day100

Night12

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,873

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,806

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerCool Coconut SurfHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Heart Of Rome Gold pairs a bright mandarin opening with creamy gardenia, coconut and vanilla, giving it a tropical, white-floral sweetness from the start. It reads feminine, soft and sunny rather than sharp or complex. If you enjoy lactonic florals with a smooth, dessert-like base, this looks like an easy warm-weather…

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Cool Coconut Surf by Bath & Body Works is a floral fruity gourmand launched in 2014. It highlights tropical coconut nectar and creamy coconut notes against a background of pineapple, lemon, and vanilla. This scent creates a breezy, casual beach atmosphere perfect for warm weather. It is a straightforward, accessible o…

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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, Heart Of Rome Gold or Cool Coconut Surf?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Heart Of Rome Gold is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Cool Coconut Surf is rated 4.21/5 from 67 votes. Choose Heart Of Rome Gold for a white floral and coconut character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cool Coconut Surf for a coconut and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Heart Of Rome Gold or Cool Coconut Surf?

Heart Of Rome Gold lasts longest (Heart Of Rome Gold 70/100, Cool Coconut Surf 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Heart Of Rome Gold or Cool Coconut Surf?

Cool Coconut Surf projects furthest (Cool Coconut Surf 55/100, Heart Of Rome Gold 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Heart Of Rome Gold and Cool Coconut Surf smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share coconut, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Coconut and Vanilla.

Is Heart Of Rome Gold or Cool Coconut Surf better for summer or winter?

Heart Of Rome Gold suits daytime wear; Cool Coconut Surf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Heart Of Rome Gold and Cool Coconut Surf?

Heart Of Rome Gold has top notes of Italian Mandarin, heart notes of Gardenia, a base of Coconut and Vanilla. Cool Coconut Surf has top notes of Cotton Flower, Lemon and Pineapple, heart notes of Coconut Nectar, Gardenia, Apple and Cyclamen, a base of Coconut, Vanilla and Musk.