Fragrance comparison

Romulus vs Grandeur Le Homme

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Romulus

Gris Montaigne Paris

5.001 votes

Rank #55,994 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Grandeur Le Homme

Milestone Perfumes

4.254 votes

Rank #55,443 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Romulus
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Grandeur Le Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Romulus2/4

Grandeur Le Homme2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Romulus
Sillage & projection: Romulus
Value for money: Grandeur Le Homme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Grandeur Le Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RomulusGris Montaigne Paris

Grandeur Le HommeMilestone Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityRomulus

SillageRomulus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value70

Category winnerGrandeur Le HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

lavender83%

vanilla74%

white floral65%

aromatic56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

green69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotLavenderCardamomMugwortMint

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orange BlossomCarawayCinnamon

Base6 to 8 hours

VanillaCedarSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

Top

MintLavenderArtemisiaBergamotCardamom

Heart

Orange BlossomCinnamonCaraway

Base

VanillaCedarSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Cardamom and Mint. Durations are only published for Romulus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,994

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,443

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGrandeur Le HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Romulus by Gris Montaigne Paris is an aromatic and fresh spicy fragrance built around contrasting crisp herbs and warm comfort. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, cool mint, herbal mugwort, and aromatic lavender, sharpened by a touch of green cardamom. As the brisk opening settles, a sweeter heart emerges…

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Grandeur Le Homme opens with a sharp burst of fresh mint and herbaceous artemisia, backed by a clean, aromatic lavender. As it warms on the skin, a spicy heart of cinnamon and caraway adds a dry heat that keeps the blend from feeling like a basic barbershop scent. The base is built around a heavy dose of vanilla, swee…

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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, Romulus or Grandeur Le Homme?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Romulus is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Grandeur Le Homme is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Romulus for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Grandeur Le Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Romulus or Grandeur Le Homme?

Romulus lasts longest (Romulus 80/100, Grandeur Le Homme 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Romulus or Grandeur Le Homme?

Romulus projects furthest (Romulus 88/100, Grandeur Le Homme 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Romulus and Grandeur Le Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and vanilla accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Cardamom and Mint.

Is Romulus or Grandeur Le Homme better for summer or winter?

Grandeur Le Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Romulus and Grandeur Le Homme?

Romulus has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Cardamom and Mugwort, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Caraway and Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Grandeur Le Homme has top notes of Mint, Lavender, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Caraway, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.