Fragrance comparison

Roma Uomo vs Vorago

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 3,497 ratings analysed

4 wins

Roma Uomo

Laura Biagiotti

3.943,451 votes

Rank #1,044 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Vorago

Myrurgia

3.8546 votes

Rank #24,851 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roma Uomo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Roma Uomo
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Vorago
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Roma Uomo4/7

Vorago2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Roma UomoLaura Biagiotti

VoragoMyrurgia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 3,451 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 23%Had 50%Want 27%

Category winnerRoma UomoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

45%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

2,497 votes

39%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerRoma UomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityRoma Uomo

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value84

Category winnerVoragoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotBasilLaurels

Heart

HeliotropeJasmineJuniper BerriesBalsam FirGeranium

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodCedarPatchouliAmberMuskOakmossMassoia Wood

Notes

Juniper BerriesTonka BeanPatchouliAshWild LavenderTobacco LeafOrrisQuinceOakmossJasmineSantolinaWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Juniper Berries, Patchouli and Oakmoss. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter59

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer90

Fall80

Winter60

Day88

Night100

Category winnerVoragoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex25

Women3

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,044

PerfumerAnnick Menardo

Launched—

Reviews216

Overall rank#24,851

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerRoma UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Roma Uomo by Laura Biagiotti is an aromatic woody fragrance released in 1992. It opens with bright grapefruit and basil, leading into a creamy heart of heliotrope and jasmine. The base of sandalwood and benzoin provides a smooth, lingering warmth that feels right for daily office wear or a relaxed evening dinner date …

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Vorago is a vintage aromatic woody men's fragrance with a sharp, herbal opening and a dry, earthy backbone. Juniper, wild lavender, patchouli, tobacco leaf and oakmoss suggest a distinctly old-school style, with a smoky iris touch underneath. It looks best suited to wearers who enjoy bold retro masculines rather than …

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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, Roma Uomo or Vorago?

Roma Uomo takes 4 of 7 categories. Roma Uomo is rated 3.94/5 from 3,451 votes; Vorago is rated 3.85/5 from 46 votes. Choose Roma Uomo for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Vorago for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Roma Uomo or Vorago?

Roma Uomo lasts longest (Roma Uomo 67/100, Vorago 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roma Uomo or Vorago?

Projection is very close: Roma Uomo 58/100, Vorago 58/100 for sillage.

Do Roma Uomo and Vorago smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Juniper Berries, Patchouli and Oakmoss.

Is Roma Uomo or Vorago better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vorago is the stronger pick. For winter, Vorago is the stronger pick. Vorago suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Roma Uomo and Vorago?

Roma Uomo has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Basil and Laurels, heart notes of Heliotrope, Jasmine, Juniper Berries and Balsam Fir, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Cedar and Patchouli. Vorago features Juniper Berries, Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Ash and Wild Lavender.