Fragrance comparison

Passion vs 195 a.C.

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 416 ratings analysed

Passion

Police

4.004 votes

Rank #41,499 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

195 a.C.

Agatho Parfum

4.10412 votes

Rank #1,450 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

195 a.C. takes 3 of 3 categories.

Passion
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
195 a.C.
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Passion0/3

195 a.C.3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 195 a.C.
Sillage & projection: 195 a.C.
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 195 a.C.

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PassionPolice

195 a.C.Agatho Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 13%Want 38%

4.10/ 5 · 412 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

57%Love

22%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

297 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

Longevity195 a.C.

Sillage195 a.C.

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value45

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

powdery65%

citrus48%

lavender30%

green100%

woody86%

fresh72%

fruity58%

sweet44%

amber30%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonLavenderMint

Heart

Floral Notes

Base

SandalwoodCedarCashmere Wood

Top

Fig LeafPomegranateMintBergamotLemon

Heart

FigCardamomJasmine

Base

Black TeaIncenseCashmere WoodCedarwoodPatchouliLeatherStyrax

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mint and Cashmere Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men38

Unisex58

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#1,450

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews69

Category winner195 a.C.Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Police Passion opens with a sharp burst of lemon and cooling mint that quiet down quickly on skin. Lavender steps in during the middle hour, softening the citrus edges before creamy sandalwood and cashmere wood take over the base. It wears as a clean, light aromatic fougere suitable for casual spring mornings.

Reviews →

195 a.C. is a green fig fragrance with a sharp, bitter opening and a distinctive tea and incense core. It starts with fig leaf, mint and citrus brightness, then settles into woods, smoke and a dry herbal feel. If you like lush, photorealistic fig with a darker, more aromatic edge, this stands out. If you want creamy s…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Passion or 195 a.C.?

195 a.C. takes 3 of 3 categories. Passion is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; 195 a.C. is rated 4.10/5 from 412 votes. Choose Passion for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 195 a.C. for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Passion or 195 a.C.?

195 a.C. lasts longest (195 a.C. 82/100, Passion 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Passion or 195 a.C.?

195 a.C. projects furthest (195 a.C. 72/100, Passion 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Passion and 195 a.C. smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mint and Cashmere Wood.

Is Passion or 195 a.C. better for summer or winter?

Passion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Passion and 195 a.C.?

Passion has top notes of Lemon, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Cashmere Wood. 195 a.C. has top notes of Fig Leaf, Pomegranate, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of Black Tea, Incense, Cashmere Wood and Cedarwood.