Fragrance comparison

Heart Of Rome Gold vs Private Collection

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Heart Of Rome Gold

The Dua Brand

4.004 votes

Rank #56,873 White FloralCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Private Collection

Vicini

3.9522 votes

Rank #49,286 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Private Collection
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Heart Of Rome Gold2/4

Private Collection2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Heart Of Rome GoldThe Dua Brand

Private CollectionVicini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%

3.95/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 40%Had 12%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

32%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityHeart Of Rome Gold

SillagePrivate Collection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value38

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%

white floral100%

tuberose92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

coconut69%

vanilla61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both white floral, coconut 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

OrangeGreen Notes

Heart

TuberoseFruity NotesGardeniaJasmine

Base

CoconutMuskVanillaPatchouliSandalwoodVetiver

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–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night–

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#49,286

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPrivate CollectionHigher 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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This floral fruity scent balances crisp orange and fresh green elements against a dense heart of gardenia and tuberose. A woody, tropical base of patchouli and sweet coconut grounds the blend, making it ideal for casual daytime outings in mild weather.

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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 Private Collection?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Heart Of Rome Gold is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Private Collection is rated 3.95/5 from 22 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 Private Collection for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Heart Of Rome Gold or Private Collection?

Heart Of Rome Gold lasts longest (Heart Of Rome Gold 70/100, Private Collection 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Heart Of Rome Gold or Private Collection?

Private Collection projects furthest (Private Collection 55/100, Heart Of Rome Gold 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Heart Of Rome Gold and Private Collection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, coconut and sweet accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Coconut and Vanilla.

Is Heart Of Rome Gold or Private Collection better for summer or winter?

Heart Of Rome Gold suits daytime wear; Private Collection suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Heart Of Rome Gold and Private Collection?

Heart Of Rome Gold has top notes of Italian Mandarin, heart notes of Gardenia, a base of Coconut and Vanilla. Private Collection has top notes of Orange and Green Notes, heart notes of Tuberose, Fruity Notes, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of Coconut, Musk, Vanilla and Patchouli.