Fragrance comparison

Puro Rom vs 195 a.C.

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 414 ratings analysed

Puro Rom

JOI

5.002 votes

Rank #47,606 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

195 a.C.

Agatho Parfum

4.10412 votes

Rank #1,487 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

195 a.C. takes 3 of 4 categories.

Puro Rom
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
195 a.C.
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Puro Rom1/4

195 a.C.3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 195 a.C.
Sillage & projection: 195 a.C.
Value for money: Puro Rom
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

Puro RomJOI

195 a.C.Agatho Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

Longevity195 a.C.

Sillage195 a.C.

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value45

Category winnerPuro RomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet77%

woody53%

bitter30%

green100%

woody86%

fresh72%

fruity58%

sweet44%

amber30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PitangaFig

Heart2-4 hrs

PomegranateGardenia

Base6-8+ hrs

Black LeatherPatchouli

Top

Fig LeafPomegranateMintBergamotLemon

Heart

FigCardamomJasmine

Base

Black TeaIncenseCashmere WoodCedarwoodPatchouliLeatherStyrax

InformationalShared notesFig, Pomegranate and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Puro Rom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Date 31%Casual 27%Work 22%Party 20%

Men38

Unisex58

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,606

PerfumerNina Lamaison

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,487

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews69

Category winner195 a.C.Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puro Rom by JOI takes an unusual path through fruit and shade. The first spray delivers a tart jolt of pitanga berry paired with pulpy, green fig flesh. It hits crisp and slightly sharp before warming up. Soon after, the tartness melds into dark pomegranate seeds and velvety gardenia petals. This is not a sugary mall …

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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…

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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, Puro Rom or 195 a.C.?

195 a.C. takes 3 of 4 categories. Puro Rom is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; 195 a.C. is rated 4.10/5 from 412 votes. Choose Puro Rom for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening 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, Puro Rom or 195 a.C.?

They last about the same: 195 a.C. 82/100, Puro Rom 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Puro Rom or 195 a.C.?

195 a.C. projects furthest (195 a.C. 72/100, Puro Rom 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Puro Rom and 195 a.C. smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Fig, Pomegranate and Patchouli.

Is Puro Rom or 195 a.C. better for summer or winter?

Puro Rom suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Puro Rom and 195 a.C.?

Puro Rom has top notes of Pitanga and Fig, heart notes of Pomegranate and Gardenia, a base of Black Leather and Patchouli. 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.