Fragrance comparison

Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence vs Romeo di Romeo Gigli

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 473 ratings analysed

Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence

Marc Jacobs

4.2265 votes

Rank #12,515 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Romeo di Romeo Gigli

Romeo Gigli

4.15408 votes

Rank #3,569 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Romeo di Romeo Gigli takes 4 of 7 categories.

Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Romeo di Romeo Gigli
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence3/7

Romeo di Romeo Gigli4/7

Ratings & consensus: Romeo di Romeo Gigli
Community sentiment: Romeo di Romeo Gigli
Longevity: Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence
Sillage & projection: Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence
Value for money: Romeo di Romeo Gigli
Versatility: Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Romeo di Romeo Gigli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc Jacobs Perfume EssenceMarc Jacobs

Romeo di Romeo GigliRomeo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 408 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerRomeo di Romeo GigliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

40%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

65 votes

38%Love

49%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

408 votes

Category winnerRomeo di Romeo GigliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMarc Jacobs Perfume Essence

SillageMarc Jacobs Perfume Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value81

Category winnerRomeo di Romeo GigliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

floral84%

white floral77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

FreesiaSpicesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaRoseOrange BlossomIris

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinTolu BalsamMuskSandalwoodCassia

Top

MarigoldAsafoetidaBasilLimeCitrusesBergamotMangoMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomCarnationJasmineFreesiaCassiaLily-of-the-ValleyIrisRose

Base

Orris RootBenzoinSandalwoodIncense

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Bergamot, Rose and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall73

Winter60

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMarc Jacobs Perfume EssenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Work 34%Casual 29%Date 25%Party 12%

Men1

Unisex18

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,515

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#3,569

PerfumerSophie Labbé

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerRomeo di Romeo GigliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence takes the crisp gardenia profile of the 2001 original and wraps it in warm, golden resin. The spray opens with a quick flash of peppery freesia and bergamot citrus. Within ten minutes, lush gardenia petals take over alongside sweet orange blossom. The real shift happens in the base. Thick b…

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Romeo di Romeo Gigli by Romeo Gigli is a Floral fragrance for women. Romeo di Romeo Gigli was launched in 1989. The nose behind this fragrance is Sophie Labbe. Top notes are Marigold, Asafoetida, Basil, Lime, Citruses, Bergamot, Mango and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Carnation, Jasmine, Freesia, C…

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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, Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence or Romeo di Romeo Gigli?

Romeo di Romeo Gigli takes 4 of 7 categories. Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence is rated 4.22/5 from 65 votes; Romeo di Romeo Gigli is rated 4.15/5 from 408 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Romeo di Romeo Gigli for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence or Romeo di Romeo Gigli?

Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence lasts longest (Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence 76/100, Romeo di Romeo Gigli 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence or Romeo di Romeo Gigli?

Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence projects furthest (Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence 66/100, Romeo di Romeo Gigli 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence and Romeo di Romeo Gigli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Freesia, Bergamot, Rose and Orange Blossom.

Is Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence or Romeo di Romeo Gigli better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence is the stronger pick. For winter, Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence is the stronger pick. Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence and Romeo di Romeo Gigli?

Marc Jacobs Perfume Essence has top notes of Freesia, Spices and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Rose, Orange Blossom and Iris, a base of Benzoin, Tolu Balsam, Musk and Sandalwood. Romeo di Romeo Gigli has top notes of Marigold, Asafoetida, Basil and Lime, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Carnation, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Orris Root, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Incense.