Fragrance comparison

Romamor Uomo vs Xian

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 526 ratings analysed

5 wins

Romamor Uomo

Laura Biagiotti

3.98306 votes

Rank #5,612 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Xian

Ormonde Jayne

3.89220 votes

Rank #11,769 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Romamor Uomo takes 5 of 7 categories.

Romamor Uomo
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Xian
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Romamor Uomo5/7

Xian1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Romamor UomoLaura Biagiotti

XianOrmonde Jayne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 306 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerRomamor UomoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

42%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

195 votes

36%Love

30%Like

23%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

220 votes

Category winnerRomamor UomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageRomamor Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value44

Category winnerRomamor UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

powdery61%

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

powdery83%

musky74%

warm spicy65%

aromatic56%

Scent match64%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomGrapefruitBlack PepperVetiverGinger

Heart

LavenderFigCedarNutmeg

Base

SandalwoodMuskTonka BeanAmberIncense

Top

Black PepperNutmeg

Heart

RhubarbCedar

Base

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cedar, Nutmeg and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring85

Summer68

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerXianMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

Men5

Unisex58

Women37

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,612

PerfumerGuillaume Flavigny

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#11,769

PerfumerCeline Ripert

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerRomamor UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Romamor Uomo by Laura Biagiotti opens with a sharp, invigorating hit of grapefruit and cardamom. It quickly settles into a heart of fig and cedar, providing a sweet yet grounded texture. The dry-down warms on the skin with tonka bean and incense, making it a reliable choice for cooler days or evenings out when you wan…

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Ormonde Jayne Xian opens with a sharp flash of black pepper and freshly cracked nutmeg before settling into crisp rhubarb and dry cedar. A quiet base of sandalwood and clean musk hugs the skin for hours. It suits cool autumn mornings and calm office environments where subtle, airy spice feels natural.

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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, Romamor Uomo or Xian?

Romamor Uomo takes 5 of 7 categories. Romamor Uomo is rated 3.98/5 from 306 votes; Xian is rated 3.89/5 from 220 votes. Choose Romamor Uomo for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Xian for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Romamor Uomo or Xian?

They last about the same: Romamor Uomo 66/100, Xian 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Romamor Uomo or Xian?

Projection is very close: Romamor Uomo 58/100, Xian 56/100 for sillage.

Do Romamor Uomo and Xian smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cedar, Nutmeg and Sandalwood.

Is Romamor Uomo or Xian better for summer or winter?

For summer, Xian is the stronger pick. For winter, Romamor Uomo is the stronger pick. Xian suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Romamor Uomo and Xian?

Romamor Uomo has top notes of Cardamom, Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Vetiver, heart notes of Lavender, Fig, Cedar and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Tonka Bean and Amber. Xian has top notes of Black Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Rhubarb and Cedar, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.