Fragrance comparison

Piazza di Spagna Uomo vs Type C

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 43 ratings analysed

4 wins

Piazza di Spagna Uomo

Roccobarocco

4.1526 votes

Rank #18,966 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Type C

Henrik Vibskov

3.7117 votes

Rank #48,067 MarineCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Piazza di Spagna Uomo takes 4 of 5 categories.

Piazza di Spagna Uomo
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Type C
Choose it for a marine and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Piazza di Spagna Uomo4/5

Type C1/5

Ratings & consensus: Piazza di Spagna Uomo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Piazza di Spagna Uomo
Sillage & projection: Piazza di Spagna Uomo
Value for money: Type C
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Piazza di Spagna Uomo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Piazza di Spagna UomoRoccobarocco

Type CHenrik Vibskov

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 40%Had 30%Want 31%

3.71/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

Category winnerPiazza di Spagna UomoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

62%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

18%Love

59%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityPiazza di Spagna Uomo

SillagePiazza di Spagna Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value75

Category winnerType CBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

fresh spicy69%

soft spicy61%

marine100%

citrus86%

aromatic72%

aquatic58%

salty44%

woody30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RosemaryAmalfi LemonTangerineCassisPineapple

Heart

Sea waterJasminePink Pepper

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodAmberMusk

Top

BergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin OrangeTangerine

Heart

Sea water

Base

SeaweedWoody Notesoak moss

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Tangerine and Sea water. 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

Summer100

Fall89

Winter33

Day100

Night73

Spring50

Summer100

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,966

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#48,067

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPiazza di Spagna UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Piazza di Spagna Uomo by Roccobarocco is an aromatic aquatic fragrance for men that channels the spirit of Rome through a crisp blend of citrus and marine notes. Launched in 1998, it offers a refreshing, light profile suitable for daily wear. It balances zesty lemon and pineapple with a soft, woody base, making it a r…

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Henrik Vibskov Type C opens with a burst of sugary bergamot, candied mandarin orange, and bright tangerine. The initial spray feels like peel shaved over iced spring water, bright and immediately solar. As the top settles on skin, a distinct sea water accord takes over the center, bringing a breezy, saline quality tha…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Piazza di Spagna Uomo or Type C?

Piazza di Spagna Uomo takes 4 of 5 categories. Piazza di Spagna Uomo is rated 4.15/5 from 26 votes; Type C is rated 3.71/5 from 17 votes. Choose Piazza di Spagna Uomo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Type C for a marine and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Piazza di Spagna Uomo or Type C?

Piazza di Spagna Uomo lasts longest (Piazza di Spagna Uomo 72/100, Type C 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Piazza di Spagna Uomo or Type C?

Piazza di Spagna Uomo projects furthest (Piazza di Spagna Uomo 64/100, Type C 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Piazza di Spagna Uomo and Type C smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Tangerine and Sea water.

Is Piazza di Spagna Uomo or Type C better for summer or winter?

Piazza di Spagna Uomo suits daytime wear; Type C suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Piazza di Spagna Uomo and Type C?

Piazza di Spagna Uomo has top notes of Rosemary, Amalfi Lemon, Tangerine and Cassis, heart notes of Sea water, Jasmine and Pink Pepper, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. Type C has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Tangerine, heart notes of Sea water, a base of Seaweed, Woody Notes and oak moss.