Fragrance comparison

Moth To Flame vs Romeo Gigli

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 136 ratings analysed

Moth To Flame

Fuse

4.805 votes

Rank #33,707 CitrusOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Romeo Gigli

3.69131 votes

Rank #14,231 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Moth To Flame
Choose it for a citrus and oud character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Romeo Gigli
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Moth To Flame2/4

Romeo Gigli2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Moth To Flame
Sillage & projection: Romeo Gigli
Value for money: Moth To Flame
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Romeo Gigli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Moth To FlameFuse

Romeo GigliRomeo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 56%

3.69/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 43%Had 26%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

20%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

131 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityMoth To Flame

SillageRomeo Gigli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value62

Category winnerMoth To FlameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

oud86%

woody72%

fresh spicy58%

leather44%

aromatic30%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Bitter OrangeBergamotPetitgrain

Heart3-4 hrs

OudLeatherGaiac Wood

Base7-9 hrs

Malaysian Oud

Top

Lemon VerbenaBitter OrangeBergamotBrazilian RosewoodClary SageRosemaryNeroliTarragon

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomBourbon GeraniumRoseClovesLily-of-the-ValleyWhite Carnation

Base

White TobaccoAmberTonka BeanIrisCivetSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Moth To Flame, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Work 32%Date 29%Casual 25%Party 14%

Men8

Unisex42

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,707

PerfumerArfan Ramli

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#14,231

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerRomeo GigliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moth To Flame by Fuse brings a rare balance to woody citrus perfumes. The first spray releases a sharp, sunny blast of bitter orange and crisp petitgrain. It wakes you up immediately. Within twenty minutes, that sharp citrus rind softens into rich guaiac wood, smooth leather, and genuine Malaysian oud. This is not a b…

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Romeo Gigli opens with a sharp flash of lemon verbena, bitter orange, and aromatic tarragon. Launched in 2003, this floral woody musk leans into a crisp citrus profile that quickly softens on warm skin. As the initial zest subsides, orange blossom, jasmine, and bourbon geranium introduce a clean floral heart with a co…

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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, Moth To Flame or Romeo Gigli?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Moth To Flame is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Romeo Gigli is rated 3.69/5 from 131 votes. Choose Moth To Flame for a citrus and oud character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Romeo Gigli for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Moth To Flame or Romeo Gigli?

Moth To Flame lasts longest (Moth To Flame 70/100, Romeo Gigli 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moth To Flame or Romeo Gigli?

Romeo Gigli projects furthest (Romeo Gigli 61/100, Moth To Flame 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moth To Flame and Romeo Gigli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange and Bergamot.

Is Moth To Flame or Romeo Gigli better for summer or winter?

Moth To Flame suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Moth To Flame and Romeo Gigli?

Moth To Flame has top notes of Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Oud, Leather and Gaiac Wood, a base of Malaysian Oud. Romeo Gigli has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Brazilian Rosewood, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Bourbon Geranium and Rose, a base of White Tobacco, Amber, Tonka Bean and Iris.