Fragrance comparison

Romulus vs Le Male Pirate Edition

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 34 ratings analysed

3 wins

Romulus

Gris Montaigne Paris

5.001 votes

Rank #55,994 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Le Male Pirate Edition

Jean Paul Gaultier

3.7633 votes

Rank #18,159 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 Pirate Edition
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Romulus3/4

Le Male Pirate Edition1/4

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 Pirate Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RomulusGris Montaigne Paris

Le Male Pirate EditionJean Paul Gaultier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

3.76/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 46%Had 14%Want 41%

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

36%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRomulus

SillageRomulus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value42

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%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

green69%

cinnamon61%

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

MintLavenderCardamomArtemisiaBergamot

Heart

CinnamonOrange BlossomCaraway

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaAmberSandalwoodCedar

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

Summer46

Fall85

Winter54

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,994

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,159

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerLe Male Pirate EditionHigher 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 Pirate Edition hits the skin with a brisk punch of cool mint and lavender. It is a fresh, aromatic opening that feels familiar yet surprisingly crisp. As the scent settles, a warm cinnamon and orange blossom core takes over, balancing the initial green sharpness with a comforting, spiced swe…

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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 Pirate Edition?

Romulus takes 3 of 4 categories. Romulus is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Le Male Pirate Edition is rated 3.76/5 from 33 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 Pirate Edition for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Romulus or Le Male Pirate Edition?

Romulus lasts longest (Romulus 80/100, Le Male Pirate Edition 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Romulus or Le Male Pirate Edition?

Romulus projects furthest (Romulus 88/100, Le Male Pirate Edition 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Romulus and Le Male Pirate Edition 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 Le Male Pirate Edition better for summer or winter?

Le Male Pirate Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Romulus and Le Male Pirate Edition?

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 Pirate Edition has top notes of Mint, Lavender, Cardamom and Artemisia, heart notes of Cinnamon, Orange Blossom and Caraway, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.