London vs XXV Marzo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
XXV Marzo takes 7 of 7 categories.
LondonChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in winter.
XXV MarzoChoose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
London0/7
XXV Marzo7/7
- Ratings & consensus
- XXV Marzo
- Community sentiment
- XXV Marzo
- Longevity
- XXV Marzo
- Sillage & projection
- XXV Marzo
- Value for money
- XXV Marzo
- Versatility
- XXV Marzo
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- XXV Marzo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LondonTom FordXXV MarzoProfumo di FirenzeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 834 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.21/ 5 · 82 votes
Have 40%Had 8%Want 52%
Category winnerXXV MarzoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
34%Like
4%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate
834 votes
46%Love
39%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
82 votes
Category winnerXXV MarzoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityXXV Marzo
SillageXXV Marzo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerXXV MarzoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
amber84%
smoky77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
warm spicy100%
vanilla92%
rose84%
oud77%
powdery69%
coffee61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CuminSaffronCardamomBlack PepperCoffeeCoriander
Heart
IncenseLabdanumJasmineGeranium
Base
Agarwood (Oud)BirchCedarMuskAmyris
Top30 to 45 minutes
RoseCoffeeSpices
Heart3 to 5 hours
Agarwood (Oud)SaffronIncenseLeather
Base5 to 8 hours
VanillaMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Coffee, Incense and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for XXV Marzo, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer15
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer14
Fall100
Winter95
Day73
Night100
Category winnerXXV MarzoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,965
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#10,911
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerXXV MarzoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTom Ford London starts with a blunt blast of black pepper and cumin that mimics the hot, metallic breath of a subway station. This gritty opening quickly gives way to a dark heart of labdanum and damp jasmine, creating a heavy atmosphere that feels like wet asphalt after a storm. As it settles, a dry agarwood and smok…
Reviews →XXV Marzo by Profumo di Firenze combines dark roasted coffee, piquant spices, and deep velvety rose into an assertive opening. As the initial bloom settles, the fragrance shifts toward a smoky heart centered on agarwood, dry leather, saffron, and resinous incense. The base introduces a soothing layer of sweet vanilla,…
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, London or XXV Marzo?
XXV Marzo takes 7 of 7 categories. London is rated 3.98/5 from 834 votes; XXV Marzo is rated 4.21/5 from 82 votes. Choose London for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in winter. Choose XXV Marzo for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, London or XXV Marzo?
XXV Marzo lasts longest (XXV Marzo 73/100, London 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, London or XXV Marzo?
Projection is very close: XXV Marzo 63/100, London 62/100 for sillage.
Do London and XXV Marzo smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Coffee, Incense and Agarwood (Oud).
Is London or XXV Marzo better for summer or winter?
For summer, London is the stronger pick. For winter, London is the stronger pick. XXV Marzo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in London and XXV Marzo?
London has top notes of Cumin, Saffron, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Incense, Labdanum, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Birch, Cedar and Musk. XXV Marzo has top notes of Rose, Coffee and Spices, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Incense and Leather, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood.
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