Fragrance comparison

Romulus vs Le Male Love Actually

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

3 wins

Romulus

Gris Montaigne Paris

5.001 votes

Rank #55,994 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Le Male Love Actually

Jean Paul Gaultier

4.2751 votes

Rank #25,975 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

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 Love Actually
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Romulus3/4

Le Male Love Actually1/4

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 Love Actually

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RomulusGris Montaigne Paris

Le Male Love ActuallyJean Paul Gaultier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.27/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 34%Had 13%Want 53%

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

53%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityRomulus

SillageRomulus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value49

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%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match62%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

LavenderMintArtemisiaBergamotCardamom

Heart

CinnamonOrange BlossomCaraway

Base

AmberSandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanCedar

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–

Spring76

Summer47

Fall100

Winter82

Day69

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,994

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,975

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLe Male Love ActuallyHigher 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 Love Actually is a fresh, aromatic fragrance that leads with a sharp blast of peppermint and lavender. The mint brings a cool breeze to the opening, while lavender provides a classic clean barber-shop backing. As it warms on the skin, a spicy cinnamon note comes forward, mixing with sweet or…

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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 Love Actually?

Romulus takes 3 of 4 categories. Romulus is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Le Male Love Actually is rated 4.27/5 from 51 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 Love Actually for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Romulus or Le Male Love Actually?

Romulus lasts longest (Romulus 80/100, Le Male Love Actually 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Romulus or Le Male Love Actually?

Romulus projects furthest (Romulus 88/100, Le Male Love Actually 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Romulus and Le Male Love Actually smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and vanilla accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Cardamom and Mint.

Is Romulus or Le Male Love Actually better for summer or winter?

Le Male Love Actually suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Romulus and Le Male Love Actually?

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 Love Actually has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Orange Blossom and Caraway, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.