Fragrance comparison

Romeo di Romeo Gigli vs Splash - The Basil 2008

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 468 ratings analysed

6 wins

Romeo di Romeo Gigli

Romeo Gigli

4.15408 votes

Rank #3,569 AromaticCitrus

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Splash - The Basil 2008

Marc Jacobs

3.8360 votes

Rank #19,463 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Romeo di Romeo Gigli takes 6 of 7 categories.

Romeo di Romeo Gigli
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Splash - The Basil 2008
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Romeo di Romeo Gigli6/7

Splash - The Basil 20081/7

Ratings & consensus: Romeo di Romeo Gigli
Community sentiment: Romeo di Romeo Gigli
Longevity: Romeo di Romeo Gigli
Sillage & projection: Romeo di Romeo Gigli
Value for money: Romeo di Romeo Gigli
Versatility: Splash - The Basil 2008
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Romeo di Romeo Gigli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Romeo di Romeo GigliRomeo Gigli

Splash - The Basil 2008Marc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 408 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerRomeo di Romeo GigliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

49%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

408 votes

20%Love

60%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerRomeo di Romeo GigliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityRomeo di Romeo Gigli

SillageRomeo di Romeo Gigli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value31

Category winnerRomeo di Romeo GigliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

floral84%

white floral77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

green77%

citrus65%

floral53%

fresh42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MarigoldAsafoetidaBasilLimeCitrusesBergamotMangoMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomCarnationJasmineFreesiaCassiaLily-of-the-ValleyIrisRose

Base

Orris RootBenzoinSandalwoodIncense

Top15-30 mins

BasilLemonTomato Leaf

Heart1-2 hrs

FreesiaJasmineOrange Blossom

Base2-4 hrs

MuskSandalwoodCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesBasil, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Freesia. Durations are only published for Splash - The Basil 2008, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall13

Winter0

Day100

Night11

Category winnerSplash - The Basil 2008Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex18

Women80

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 51%Work 34%Date 11%Party 5%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,569

PerfumerSophie Labbé

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#19,463

PerfumerAndrea Lupo

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerRomeo di Romeo GigliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Romeo di Romeo Gigli by Romeo Gigli is a Floral fragrance for women. Romeo di Romeo Gigli was launched in 1989. The nose behind this fragrance is Sophie Labbe. Top notes are Marigold, Asafoetida, Basil, Lime, Citruses, Bergamot, Mango and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Carnation, Jasmine, Freesia, C…

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Marc Jacobs Splash The Basil 2008 smells like stepping into a sunlit vegetable patch and crushing fresh herbs between your fingers. The green hits instantly. Crisp culinary basil, tart lemon juice, and snapped tomato leaf dominate the first ten minutes on skin. No sticky sugar exists here. As the brisk alcohol lift di…

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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, Romeo di Romeo Gigli or Splash - The Basil 2008?

Romeo di Romeo Gigli takes 6 of 7 categories. Romeo di Romeo Gigli is rated 4.15/5 from 408 votes; Splash - The Basil 2008 is rated 3.83/5 from 60 votes. Choose Romeo di Romeo Gigli for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Splash - The Basil 2008 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Romeo di Romeo Gigli or Splash - The Basil 2008?

Romeo di Romeo Gigli lasts longest (Romeo di Romeo Gigli 66/100, Splash - The Basil 2008 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Romeo di Romeo Gigli or Splash - The Basil 2008?

Romeo di Romeo Gigli projects furthest (Romeo di Romeo Gigli 63/100, Splash - The Basil 2008 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Romeo di Romeo Gigli and Splash - The Basil 2008 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Freesia.

Is Romeo di Romeo Gigli or Splash - The Basil 2008 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Splash - The Basil 2008 is the stronger pick. For winter, Romeo di Romeo Gigli is the stronger pick. Splash - The Basil 2008 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Romeo di Romeo Gigli and Splash - The Basil 2008?

Romeo di Romeo Gigli has top notes of Marigold, Asafoetida, Basil and Lime, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Carnation, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Orris Root, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Incense. Splash - The Basil 2008 has top notes of Basil, Lemon and Tomato Leaf, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Cashmere Wood.