Fragrance comparison

Roma Imperiale vs Fantastico

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 192 ratings analysed

3 wins

Roma Imperiale

Profumi del Forte

4.12189 votes

Rank #13,471 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Fantastico

I Profumi Del Marmo

3.333 votes

Rank #59,152 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roma Imperiale takes 3 of 4 categories.

Roma Imperiale
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fantastico
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Roma Imperiale3/4

Fantastico1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Roma Imperiale
Sillage & projection: Roma Imperiale
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Fantastico
Fragranxe ranking: Roma Imperiale

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Roma ImperialeProfumi del Forte

FantasticoI Profumi Del Marmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 189 votes

Have 36%Had 18%Want 46%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

45%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

189 votes

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityRoma Imperiale

SillageRoma Imperiale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

woody77%

floral69%

powdery61%

woody100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeNeroliBergamotCinnamonBrazilian RosewoodCorianderTomato Leaf

Heart2 to 3 hours

OrchidYlang-YlangIrisJasmineTurkish RoseSyringaTuberose

Base3 to 4 hours

VanillaSandalwoodCivetAmbergrisOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLimeOrangeMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderNutmegCinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseIrisOrchidJasmineLavenderGeraniumOsmanthus

Base7-10 hrs

VanillaLeatherHoneyCedarSandalwoodPatchouliBenzoinIncense

Category winnerFantasticoLongest dry-down: 7-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer51

Fall70

Winter51

Day100

Night34

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex8

Women85

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,471

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#59,152

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerRoma ImperialeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Roma Imperiale by Profumi del Forte balances bright Italian citrus with an opulent floral bouquet and a warm base. Created by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour in 2008, the scent opens with sunny mandarin orange, bergamot, neroli, and an aromatic twist of green tomato leaf and warm cinnamon. At the center, white floral not…

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Fantastico by I Profumi Del Marmo opens with a bright burst of sweet orange, tart lime, and ripe raspberry dusted in warm cinnamon. As the energetic citrus sparkle mellows, the fragrance reveals a rich bouquet of velvety rose, powdery iris, and soft lavender. The real weight of the composition lives in its complex bas…

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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, Roma Imperiale or Fantastico?

Roma Imperiale takes 3 of 4 categories. Roma Imperiale is rated 4.12/5 from 189 votes; Fantastico is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Roma Imperiale for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fantastico for a woody and sweet character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Roma Imperiale or Fantastico?

Roma Imperiale lasts longest (Roma Imperiale 65/100, Fantastico 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roma Imperiale or Fantastico?

Roma Imperiale projects furthest (Roma Imperiale 61/100, Fantastico 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roma Imperiale and Fantastico smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Coriander.

Is Roma Imperiale or Fantastico better for summer or winter?

Roma Imperiale suits daytime wear; Fantastico suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Roma Imperiale and Fantastico?

Roma Imperiale has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Neroli, Bergamot and Cinnamon, heart notes of Orchid, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Civet and Ambergris. Fantastico has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Honey and Cedar.