Fragrance comparison

Roma Imperiale vs Gem Eau de Toilette

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 747 ratings analysed

Roma Imperiale

Profumi del Forte

4.12189 votes

Rank #13,471 CitrusWhite Floral

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42%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Gem Eau de Toilette

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.32558 votes

Rank #1,980 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gem Eau de Toilette takes 6 of 8 categories.

Roma Imperiale
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gem Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Roma Imperiale2/8

Gem Eau de Toilette6/8

Ratings & consensus: Gem Eau de Toilette
Community sentiment: Gem Eau de Toilette
Longevity: Gem Eau de Toilette
Sillage & projection: Gem Eau de Toilette
Value for money: Roma Imperiale
Versatility: Roma Imperiale
Note pyramid (duration): Gem Eau de Toilette
Fragranxe ranking: Gem Eau de Toilette

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Roma ImperialeProfumi del Forte

Gem Eau de ToiletteVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 189 votes

Have 36%Had 18%Want 46%

4.32/ 5 · 558 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerGem Eau de ToiletteRating 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

50%Love

40%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

558 votes

Category winnerGem Eau de ToiletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityGem Eau de Toilette

SillageGem Eau de Toilette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value39

Category winnerRoma ImperialeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

woody77%

floral69%

powdery61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, white floral 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

Top20-30 mins

PlumPeachBrazilian RosewoodCardamomCorianderCypressMyrtle

Heart3-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineTuberoseClovesRoseIrisOrris Root

Base8-10+ hrs

CivetOakmossAmberPatchouliVanillaVetiver

Category winnerGem Eau de ToiletteLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer51

Fall70

Winter51

Day100

Night34

Spring38

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Category winnerRoma ImperialeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex8

Women85

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,471

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#1,980

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winnerGem Eau de ToiletteHigher 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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Van Cleef & Arpels Gem Eau de Toilette opens with a rich wave of spiced plum, ripe peach, and crushed coriander seeds. Created in 1987 by perfumer Roger Pellegrino, this classic fruity chypre balances juicy stone fruit against a deep spine of Brazilian rosewood, carnation, and earthy oakmoss. As the fragrance settles …

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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 Gem Eau de Toilette?

Gem Eau de Toilette takes 6 of 8 categories. Roma Imperiale is rated 4.12/5 from 189 votes; Gem Eau de Toilette is rated 4.32/5 from 558 votes. Choose Roma Imperiale for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gem Eau de Toilette for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Roma Imperiale or Gem Eau de Toilette?

Gem Eau de Toilette lasts longest (Gem Eau de Toilette 79/100, Roma Imperiale 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roma Imperiale or Gem Eau de Toilette?

Gem Eau de Toilette projects furthest (Gem Eau de Toilette 72/100, Roma Imperiale 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roma Imperiale and Gem Eau de Toilette smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Brazilian Rosewood, Coriander, Ylang-Ylang and Iris.

Is Roma Imperiale or Gem Eau de Toilette better for summer or winter?

For summer, Roma Imperiale is the stronger pick. For winter, Gem Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. Roma Imperiale suits daytime wear; Gem Eau de Toilette suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Roma Imperiale and Gem Eau de Toilette?

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. Gem Eau de Toilette has top notes of Plum, Peach, Brazilian Rosewood and Cardamom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Amber and Patchouli.