L'Air du Temps vs Roma Imperiale
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Roma Imperiale takes 4 of 7 categories.
L'Air du TempsChoose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Roma ImperialeChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Air du Temps3/7
Roma Imperiale4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Roma Imperiale
- Community sentiment
- Roma Imperiale
- Longevity
- L'Air du Temps
- Sillage & projection
- Roma Imperiale
- Value for money
- L'Air du Temps
- Versatility
- Roma Imperiale
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Air du Temps
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Air du TempsNina RicciRoma ImperialeProfumi del ForteWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.71/ 5 · 6,548 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
4.12/ 5 · 189 votes
Have 36%Had 18%Want 46%
Category winnerRoma ImperialeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
41%Like
4%Ok
25%Dislike
1%Hate
6,548 votes
41%Love
45%Like
1%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
189 votes
Category winnerRoma ImperialeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL'Air du Temps
SillageRoma Imperiale
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'Air du TempsBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
floral92%
woody84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
aromatic61%
citrus100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
woody77%
floral69%
powdery61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both floral, woody and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CarnationAldehydesRoseNeroliBrazilian RosewoodPeachBergamot
Heart
ClovesGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid
Base
SpicesIrisOakmossMuskSandalwoodBenzoinAmberVetiver
Top30 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeNeroliBergamotCinnamonBrazilian RosewoodCorianderTomato Leaf
Heart2 to 3 hours
OrchidYlang-YlangIrisJasmineTurkish RoseSyringaTuberose
Base3 to 4 hours
VanillaSandalwoodCivetAmbergrisOakmoss
InformationalShared notesRose, Neroli, Brazilian Rosewood and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Roma Imperiale, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter42
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer51
Fall70
Winter51
Day100
Night34
Category winnerRoma ImperialeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,038
PerfumerFrancis Fabron
Launched—
Reviews205
Overall rank#13,471
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerL'Air du TempsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci centers on a sharp, spicy carnation surrounded by crisp aldehydes and green gardenia. Bergamot brightens the initial spray, while clove, iris, and sandalwood create a clean, powdery finish. It wears light on spring mornings, offering a dry soapy feel that suits formal daytime wear and clea…
Reviews →Roma Imperiale by Profumi del Forte balances bright Italian citrus with an opulent floral bouquet and a warm base. Created by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour in 2008, the scent opens with sunny mandarin orange, bergamot, neroli, and an aromatic twist of green tomato leaf and warm cinnamon. At the center, white floral not…
Reviews →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, L'Air du Temps or Roma Imperiale?
Roma Imperiale takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Air du Temps is rated 3.71/5 from 6,548 votes; Roma Imperiale is rated 4.12/5 from 189 votes. Choose L'Air du Temps for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Roma Imperiale for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Air du Temps or Roma Imperiale?
They last about the same: L'Air du Temps 66/100, Roma Imperiale 65/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, L'Air du Temps or Roma Imperiale?
Projection is very close: Roma Imperiale 61/100, L'Air du Temps 59/100 for sillage.
Do L'Air du Temps and Roma Imperiale smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Neroli, Brazilian Rosewood and Bergamot.
Is L'Air du Temps or Roma Imperiale better for summer or winter?
For summer, Roma Imperiale is the stronger pick. For winter, Roma Imperiale is the stronger pick. Roma Imperiale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Air du Temps and Roma Imperiale?
L'Air du Temps has top notes of Carnation, Aldehydes, Rose and Neroli, heart notes of Cloves, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Spices, Iris, Oakmoss and Musk. Roma Imperiale has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Neroli, Bergamot and Cinnamon, heart notes of Orchid, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Civet and Ambergris.
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