Fragrance comparison

Orange Flamingo vs Romeo Gigli

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 268 ratings analysed

5 wins

Orange Flamingo

Marc Gebauer

4.46137 votes

Rank #2,212 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Romeo Gigli

3.69131 votes

Rank #14,254 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Orange Flamingo takes 5 of 7 categories.

Orange Flamingo
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Romeo Gigli
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Orange Flamingo5/7

Romeo Gigli2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Orange FlamingoMarc Gebauer

Romeo GigliRomeo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 72%

3.69/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 43%Had 26%Want 31%

Category winnerOrange FlamingoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

21%Like

4%Ok

2%Dislike

4%Hate

137 votes

20%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

131 votes

Category winnerOrange FlamingoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityOrange Flamingo

SillageOrange Flamingo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value62

Category winnerRomeo GigliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

musky77%

sweet69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

OrangeOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineClovesCedarRose

Base8-12+ hrs

MuskWoody Notes

Top

Lemon VerbenaBitter OrangeBergamotBrazilian RosewoodClary SageRosemaryNeroliTarragon

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomBourbon GeraniumRoseClovesLily-of-the-ValleyWhite Carnation

Base

White TobaccoAmberTonka BeanIrisCivetSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Orange Flamingo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRomeo GigliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex68

Women15

Casual 39%Work 30%Party 17%Date 13%

Men8

Unisex42

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,212

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#14,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerOrange FlamingoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Gebauer Orange Flamingo is an intense floral citrus powerhouse that turns clean laundry into high luxury. The scent opens with a bright blast of sweet orange, zesty bergamot, and sharp orange blossom. It hits your nose immediately with serious potency. Within twenty minutes, a clean heart of jasmine, lily-of-the-…

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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, Orange Flamingo or Romeo Gigli?

Orange Flamingo takes 5 of 7 categories. Orange Flamingo is rated 4.46/5 from 137 votes; Romeo Gigli is rated 3.69/5 from 131 votes. Choose Orange Flamingo for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Romeo Gigli for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Orange Flamingo or Romeo Gigli?

Orange Flamingo lasts longest (Orange Flamingo 86/100, Romeo Gigli 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Orange Flamingo or Romeo Gigli?

Orange Flamingo projects furthest (Orange Flamingo 74/100, Romeo Gigli 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Orange Flamingo and Romeo Gigli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is Orange Flamingo or Romeo Gigli better for summer or winter?

For summer, Orange Flamingo is the stronger pick. For winter, Romeo Gigli is the stronger pick. Orange Flamingo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Orange Flamingo and Romeo Gigli?

Orange Flamingo has top notes of Orange, Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Cloves and Cedar, a base of Musk and Woody Notes. 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.