Fragrance comparison

Romulus vs Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

3 wins

Romulus

Gris Montaigne Paris

5.001 votes

Rank #55,994 CitrusFresh Spicy

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59%scent match

Closely related

Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004

Jean Paul Gaultier

3.9224 votes

Rank #19,882 AromaticWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Romulus takes 3 of 4 categories.

Romulus
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Romulus3/4

Le Male Eau d'Ete 20041/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Romulus
Sillage & projection: Romulus
Value for money: Romulus
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RomulusGris Montaigne Paris

Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004Jean Paul Gaultier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 38%Had 18%Want 45%

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

38%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityRomulus

SillageRomulus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value45

Category winnerRomulusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

lavender83%

vanilla74%

white floral65%

aromatic56%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

amber61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both fresh spicy, vanilla and aromatic

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

MintBergamotCardamomArtemisiaGinger

Heart

LavenderOrange BlossomCinnamonCarawayGinseng

Base

VanillaTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodCedar

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–

Spring100

Summer91

Fall36

Winter18

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,994

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,882

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerLe Male Eau d'Ete 2004Higher 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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Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004 cools down the heavy, powdery sweetness of the original flagship bottle. This version hits skin with sharp peppermint and green ginger, instantly cutting through sticky July humidity. As it warms, a clean lavender and soft orange blossom round out the edges, while the classic …

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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 Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004?

Romulus takes 3 of 4 categories. Romulus is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004 is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose Romulus for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004 for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Romulus or Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004?

Romulus lasts longest (Romulus 80/100, Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Romulus or Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004?

Romulus projects furthest (Romulus 88/100, Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Romulus and Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004 smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, vanilla and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Cardamom and Mint.

Is Romulus or Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004 better for summer or winter?

Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Romulus and Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004?

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. Le Male Eau d'Ete 2004 has top notes of Mint, Bergamot, Cardamom and Artemisia, heart notes of Lavender, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Caraway, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber and Sandalwood.