Fragrance comparison

Olibanum vs Romeo Gigli For Man

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 107 ratings analysed

Olibanum

Evocative Perfumes

4.6629 votes

Rank #18,630 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Romeo Gigli For Man

Romeo Gigli

3.7878 votes

Rank #16,481 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Romeo Gigli For Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

Olibanum
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Romeo Gigli For Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Olibanum3/7

Romeo Gigli For Man4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OlibanumEvocative Perfumes

Romeo Gigli For ManRomeo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.66/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 17%Had 5%Want 79%

3.78/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 55%Had 19%Want 26%

Category winnerOlibanumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

28%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

28%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerOlibanumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityOlibanum

SillageRomeo Gigli For Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value72

Category winnerRomeo Gigli For ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

smoky60%

iris50%

aromatic100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

earthy58%

green44%

fresh30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CypressJuniper

Heart2-4 hrs

OlibanumIris

Base8-12+ hrs

Ash

Top

CypressJuniperelemiCurrant budsGreen NotesCinnamonPink GrapefruitBergamot

Heart

NutmegGeraniumIrisHeliotropeWater Lily

Base

Balsam FirVetiverOakmossGuaiac WoodAmberIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

InformationalShared notesCypress, Juniper and Iris. Durations are only published for Olibanum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night92

Spring100

Summer43

Fall91

Winter60

Day100

Night53

Category winnerRomeo Gigli For ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 8%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,630

PerfumerMark Evans

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#16,481

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerRomeo Gigli For ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Evocative Perfumes Olibanum strips away modern sweetness to deliver raw, meditative frankincense. The opening hits fast. Fresh crushed cypress and bitter juniper needles deliver a brisk, pine-scented shock to the nose. Within twenty minutes, the coniferous blast calms down. Earthy olibanum resin steps forward alongsi…

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Romeo Gigli For Man opens with a crisp blast of cypress, juniper, and pink grapefruit that cuts through cold air. Cinnamon and elemi introduce a warm, resinous flicker upfront, while green notes keep the top sharp and tonic. As the citrus fades, nutmeg and geranium create a spicy, herbal heart. The dry-down settles i…

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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, Olibanum or Romeo Gigli For Man?

Romeo Gigli For Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Olibanum is rated 4.66/5 from 29 votes; Romeo Gigli For Man is rated 3.78/5 from 78 votes. Choose Olibanum for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Romeo Gigli For Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Olibanum or Romeo Gigli For Man?

Olibanum lasts longest (Olibanum 76/100, Romeo Gigli For Man 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Olibanum or Romeo Gigli For Man?

Romeo Gigli For Man projects furthest (Romeo Gigli For Man 61/100, Olibanum 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Olibanum and Romeo Gigli For Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Juniper and Iris.

Is Olibanum or Romeo Gigli For Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Romeo Gigli For Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Olibanum is the stronger pick. Olibanum suits daytime wear; Romeo Gigli For Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Olibanum and Romeo Gigli For Man?

Olibanum has top notes of Cypress and Juniper, heart notes of Olibanum and Iris, a base of Ash. Romeo Gigli For Man has top notes of Cypress, Juniper, elemi and Currant buds, heart notes of Nutmeg, Geranium, Iris and Heliotrope, a base of Balsam Fir, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Guaiac Wood.