Fragrance comparison

Le Male vs Romulus

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 23,240 ratings analysed

Le Male

Jean Paul Gaultier

4.0123,239 votes

Rank #25,821 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

Romulus

Gris Montaigne Paris

5.001 votes

Rank #55,994 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Le Male
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Romulus
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Le Male2/4

Romulus2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le MaleJean Paul Gaultier

RomulusGris Montaigne Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 23,239 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

23,239 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityRomulus

SillageRomulus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLe MaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

lavender83%

vanilla74%

white floral65%

aromatic56%

Scent match75%Very similar · both fresh spicy, vanilla and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderMintCardamomBergamotArtemisia

Heart

CinnamonOrange BlossomCaraway

Base

VanillaTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodCedar

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotLavenderCardamomMugwortMint

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orange BlossomCarawayCinnamon

Base6 to 8 hours

VanillaCedarSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mint, Cardamom and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Romulus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer57

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,821

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,994

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLe MaleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male remains a standard for barbershop vanilla scents. The juice blends cool mint and clean lavender with a warm base of amber and cedar. It is a reliable option for casual evening outings or cozy winter afternoons when you want a clean yet warm trail on your skin.

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Romulus by Gris Montaigne Paris is an aromatic and fresh spicy fragrance built around contrasting crisp herbs and warm comfort. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, cool mint, herbal mugwort, and aromatic lavender, sharpened by a touch of green cardamom. As the brisk opening settles, a sweeter heart emerges…

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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, Le Male or Romulus?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Le Male is rated 4.01/5 from 23,239 votes; Romulus is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Le Male for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Romulus for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Le Male or Romulus?

Romulus lasts longest (Romulus 80/100, Le Male 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Male or Romulus?

Romulus projects furthest (Romulus 88/100, Le Male 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Male and Romulus smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, vanilla and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Cardamom and Bergamot.

What are the notes in Le Male and Romulus?

Le Male has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Orange Blossom and Caraway, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber and Sandalwood. Romulus has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Cardamom and Mugwort, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Caraway and Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.