Fragrance comparison

Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004 vs Romulus

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004

Jean Paul Gaultier

3.9224 votes

Rank #19,882 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Romulus

Gris Montaigne Paris

5.001 votes

Rank #55,994 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Romulus takes 3 of 4 categories.

Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Romulus
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Le Male Eau d'Ete 20041/4

Romulus3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Romulus
Sillage & projection: Romulus
Value for money: Romulus
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004Jean Paul Gaultier

RomulusGris Montaigne Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 38%Had 18%Want 45%

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

38%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityRomulus

SillageRomulus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRomulusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

amber61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

lavender83%

vanilla74%

white floral65%

aromatic56%

Scent match59%Closely related · both fresh spicy, vanilla and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintBergamotCardamomArtemisiaGinger

Heart

LavenderOrange BlossomCinnamonCarawayGinseng

Base

VanillaTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodCedar

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotLavenderCardamomMugwortMint

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orange BlossomCarawayCinnamon

Base6 to 8 hours

VanillaCedarSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer91

Fall36

Winter18

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,882

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#55,994

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLe Male Eau d'Ete 2004Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004 cools down the heavy, powdery sweetness of the original flagship bottle. This version hits skin with sharp peppermint and green ginger, instantly cutting through sticky July humidity. As it warms, a clean lavender and soft orange blossom round out the edges, while the classic …

Reviews →

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…

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, Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004 or Romulus?

Romulus takes 3 of 4 categories. Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004 is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes; Romulus is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004 for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Romulus for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004 or Romulus?

Romulus lasts longest (Romulus 80/100, Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004 or Romulus?

Romulus projects furthest (Romulus 88/100, Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004 and Romulus smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, vanilla and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Cardamom and Lavender.

Is Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004 or Romulus better for summer or winter?

Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004 and Romulus?

Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004 has top notes of Mint, Bergamot, Cardamom and Artemisia, heart notes of Lavender, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon 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.