Fragrance comparison

Roma Imperiale vs Sailors

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 235 ratings analysed

4 wins

Roma Imperiale

Profumi del Forte

4.12189 votes

Rank #13,471 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Sailors

The Zoo

4.0746 votes

Rank #32,825 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roma Imperiale takes 4 of 7 categories.

Roma Imperiale
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sailors
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Roma Imperiale4/7

Sailors3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Roma ImperialeProfumi del Forte

SailorsThe Zoo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 189 votes

Have 36%Had 18%Want 46%

4.07/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 61%

Category winnerRoma ImperialeRating 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

39%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerRoma ImperialeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySailors

SillageSailors

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSailorsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

woody77%

floral69%

powdery61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

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

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

Top

GrapefruitCarawayArtemisiaBirchNeroliCorianderMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

IrisCardamomJasmineJuniperCinnamonOrris RootGingerPepper

Base

CashmeranSandalwoodSeaweedTeaCinnamon LeafCedarLeatherTahitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Neroli, Cinnamon and Coriander. Durations are only published for Roma Imperiale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer51

Fall70

Winter51

Day100

Night34

Spring94

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Category winnerRoma ImperialeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex8

Women85

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,471

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#32,825

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Sailors by The Zoo opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, caraway, and zesty grapefruit. As the fragrance settles, dry cardamom and earthy iris mingle with warm cashmeran, cedar, and sandalwood. Built for warm spring and summer afternoons, it offers a woody, spicy profile for men who want a distinct alternative to…

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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 Sailors?

Roma Imperiale takes 4 of 7 categories. Roma Imperiale is rated 4.12/5 from 189 votes; Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose Roma Imperiale for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Roma Imperiale or Sailors?

Sailors lasts longest (Sailors 70/100, Roma Imperiale 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roma Imperiale or Sailors?

Projection is very close: Sailors 63/100, Roma Imperiale 61/100 for sillage.

Do Roma Imperiale and Sailors smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Neroli, Cinnamon and Coriander.

Is Roma Imperiale or Sailors better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sailors is the stronger pick. For winter, Roma Imperiale is the stronger pick. Roma Imperiale suits daytime wear; Sailors suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Roma Imperiale and Sailors?

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. Sailors has top notes of Grapefruit, Caraway, Artemisia and Birch, heart notes of Iris, Cardamom, Jasmine and Juniper, a base of Cashmeran, Sandalwood, Seaweed and Tea.