Romulus vs Amore Mio
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Amore Mio takes 4 of 5 categories.
RomulusChoose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Amore MioChoose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Romulus1/5
Amore Mio4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Amore Mio
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Amore Mio
- Sillage & projection
- Amore Mio
- Value for money
- Romulus
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Amore Mio
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RomulusBenjamin BarberAmore MioRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.95/ 5 · 47 votes
Have 23%Had 12%Want 65%
4.21/ 5 · 332 votes
Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%
Category winnerAmore MioRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
19%Like
10%Ok
5%Dislike
33%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
59%Love
25%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
181 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmore Mio
SillageAmore Mio
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRomulusBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
woody92%
oud84%
vanilla77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
white floral100%
powdery92%
woody84%
vanilla77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody, vanilla and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LeatherSaffronCinnamon
Heart
OrrisLorenoxHeliotrope
Base
OudWoody NotesTonka BeanVanilla AbsoluteCypriol
Top
Mandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
HeliotropeGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangVioletOrange BlossomNeroliRose
Base
CacaoRumOrrisVanillaTonka BeanGuaiac WoodCopaiba balmSandalwood
InformationalShared notesOrris, Heliotrope and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer0
Fall88
Winter100
Day29
Night100
Spring100
Summer68
Fall0
Winter94
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,326
PerfumerMathieu Nardin
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#1,682
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews48
Category winnerAmore MioHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRomulus by Benjamin Barber is a challenging leather fragrance built for those who prefer dark, animalic profiles. It opens with sharp, spicy saffron and cinnamon, eventually shifting into a base of rich oud and creamy vanilla. This bold scent is designed for cold weather wearers who appreciate a robust, long-lasting p…
Reviews →Amore Mio opens with a bright citrus touch and a noticeable dusting of cacao, then settles into a plush floral heart of heliotrope, jasmine, orange blossom and violet. The overall effect is powdery, creamy and softly boozy rather than loudly fruity. It suits shoppers who enjoy elegant white florals with gourmand shadi…
Reviews →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, Romulus or Amore Mio?
Amore Mio takes 4 of 5 categories. Romulus is rated 2.95/5 from 47 votes; Amore Mio is rated 4.21/5 from 332 votes. Choose Romulus for a leather and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Amore Mio for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Romulus or Amore Mio?
Amore Mio lasts longest (Amore Mio 84/100, Romulus 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Romulus or Amore Mio?
Amore Mio projects furthest (Amore Mio 75/100, Romulus 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Romulus and Amore Mio smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orris, Heliotrope and Tonka Bean.
Is Romulus or Amore Mio better for summer or winter?
Romulus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Romulus and Amore Mio?
Romulus has top notes of Leather, Saffron and Cinnamon, heart notes of Orris, Lorenox and Heliotrope, a base of Oud, Woody Notes, Tonka Bean and Vanilla Absolute. Amore Mio has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Cacao, Rum, Orris and Vanilla.
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