Fragrance comparison

Romantica vs Romantic by Jeanne Arthes

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 125 ratings analysed

Romantica

Furla

3.5199 votes

Rank #19,466 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Romantic by Jeanne Arthes

Jeanne Arthes

3.9626 votes

Rank #43,161 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Romantic by Jeanne Arthes takes 3 of 8 categories.

Romantica
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Romantic by Jeanne Arthes
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Romantica2/8

Romantic by Jeanne Arthes3/8

Ratings & consensus: Romantic by Jeanne Arthes
Community sentiment: Romantic by Jeanne Arthes
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Romantic by Jeanne Arthes
Versatility: Romantica
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Romantica

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RomanticaFurla

Romantic by Jeanne ArthesJeanne Arthes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 50%Had 23%Want 27%

3.96/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 20%Had 12%Want 68%

Category winnerRomantic by Jeanne ArthesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

46%Like

19%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

99 votes

31%Love

46%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerRomantic by Jeanne ArthesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value88

Category winnerRomantic by Jeanne ArthesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

woody84%

fresh77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantDavanaCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyJasmineMugane

Base5-8 hrs

PatchouliVanillaSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

MarigoldBlack CurrantPlumRaspberryBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CorianderGingerOrange BlossomOrris RootJasmineYlang-YlangRose

Base5-8 hrs

SandalwoodOakmossLabdanumPatchouliMuskVanillaCedarAmber

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall58

Winter30

Day100

Night39

Spring25

Summer13

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night64

Category winnerRomanticaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex10

Women86

Casual 37%Work 30%Date 22%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 21%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,466

PerfumerAlex Lee

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#43,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRomanticaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Furla Romantica opens with a sharp flash of juicy black currant paired with the herbal, wine-like fruitiness of davana and a pinch of dry coriander. Within fifteen minutes, the fruity tang softens into a fresh floral heart dominated by dewy peony and creamy jasmine petals. A modern muguet molecule called Mugane adds a…

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Romantic by Jeanne Arthes brings an old-school charm that feels like a cozy fall afternoon wrapped in a soft knit sweater. The scent opens with tangy black currant, ripe plum, and bright marigold, creating an immediate burst of spiced fruitiness. As it settles, creamy jasmine, ylang-ylang, and warm ginger blend with a…

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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, Romantica or Romantic by Jeanne Arthes?

Romantic by Jeanne Arthes takes 3 of 8 categories. Romantica is rated 3.51/5 from 99 votes; Romantic by Jeanne Arthes is rated 3.96/5 from 26 votes. Choose Romantica for a floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Romantic by Jeanne Arthes for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Romantica or Romantic by Jeanne Arthes?

They last about the same: Romantica 57/100, Romantic by Jeanne Arthes 57/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Romantica or Romantic by Jeanne Arthes?

Projection is very close: Romantica 48/100, Romantic by Jeanne Arthes 48/100 for sillage.

Do Romantica and Romantic by Jeanne Arthes smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Coriander, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Romantica or Romantic by Jeanne Arthes better for summer or winter?

For summer, Romantica is the stronger pick. For winter, Romantic by Jeanne Arthes is the stronger pick. Romantica suits daytime wear; Romantic by Jeanne Arthes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Romantica and Romantic by Jeanne Arthes?

Romantica has top notes of Black Currant, Davana and Coriander, heart notes of Peony, Jasmine and Mugane, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Romantic by Jeanne Arthes has top notes of Marigold, Black Currant, Plum and Raspberry, heart notes of Coriander, Ginger, Orange Blossom and Orris Root, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Labdanum and Patchouli.