Fragrance comparison

Heliotrope vs MMXXII

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 199 ratings analysed

Heliotrope

Olivier Durbano

4.01173 votes

Rank #8,957 AmberWarm Spicy

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55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

MMXXII

Pantheon Roma

4.5026 votes

Rank #27,717 AmberPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MMXXII takes 4 of 7 categories.

Heliotrope
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
MMXXII
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Heliotrope3/7

MMXXII4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HeliotropeOlivier Durbano

MMXXIIPantheon Roma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 28%Had 21%Want 51%

4.50/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 14%Had 3%Want 83%

Category winnerMMXXIIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

173 votes

77%Love

12%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerMMXXIIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMMXXII

SillageMMXXII

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value47

Category winnerHeliotropeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

powdery92%

woody84%

musky77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both amber, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OlibanumelemiChili PepperAngelicaBlood MandarinGinger

Heart

SaffronHeliotropeCypriol Oil or NagarmothaMagnolia

Base

MyrrhBenzoinCedarSandalwoodAmbergrisMusk

Top20-30 mins

AngelicaGingerCherryOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

CacaoVanillaFrangipaniSaffron

Base8-12 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliAmbergris

InformationalShared notesAngelica, Ginger, Saffron and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for MMXXII, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer45

Fall100

Winter55

Day100

Night–

Spring40

Summer27

Fall100

Winter87

Day39

Night100

Category winnerHeliotropeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex75

Women8

Men22

Unisex61

Women17

Date 40%Party 26%Casual 19%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,957

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#27,717

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerHeliotropeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Olivier Durbano Heliotrope opens with a sharp burst of red chili pepper and green ginger, instantly establishing a dry, mineral heat. Unlike sweet, almond-heavy fragrances in the same family, this scent focuses on clean frankincense and a dry, woody backbone. As the initial heat simmers down, a subtle, non-sweet helio…

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MMXXII by Pantheon Roma opens with a tart flash of dark cherry, zesty orange, and fresh spicy ginger. A herbal bite from angelica cuts through the early sweetness. As the scent settles, a dense core of dry cacao powder, creamy frangipani, and golden vanilla warms up on skin. Earthy patchouli and rich ambergris anchor …

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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, Heliotrope or MMXXII?

MMXXII takes 4 of 7 categories. Heliotrope is rated 4.01/5 from 173 votes; MMXXII is rated 4.50/5 from 26 votes. Choose Heliotrope for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose MMXXII for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Heliotrope or MMXXII?

MMXXII lasts longest (MMXXII 85/100, Heliotrope 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Heliotrope or MMXXII?

MMXXII projects furthest (MMXXII 75/100, Heliotrope 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Heliotrope and MMXXII smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Angelica, Ginger, Saffron and Sandalwood.

Is Heliotrope or MMXXII better for summer or winter?

For summer, Heliotrope is the stronger pick. For winter, MMXXII is the stronger pick. Heliotrope suits daytime wear; MMXXII suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Heliotrope and MMXXII?

Heliotrope has top notes of Olibanum, elemi, Chili Pepper and Angelica, heart notes of Saffron, Heliotrope, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Magnolia, a base of Myrrh, Benzoin, Cedar and Sandalwood. MMXXII has top notes of Angelica, Ginger, Cherry and Orange, heart notes of Cacao, Vanilla, Frangipani and Saffron, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Ambergris.