Fragrance comparison

Romulus vs Le Male Shaker Limited Edition

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

3 wins

Romulus

Gris Montaigne Paris

5.001 votes

Rank #55,994 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

72%scent match

Closely related

Le Male Shaker Limited Edition

Jean Paul Gaultier

4.4127 votes

Rank #34,215 AromaticFresh 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 Shaker Limited Edition
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Romulus3/4

Le Male Shaker Limited 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 Shaker Limited Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RomulusGris Montaigne Paris

Le Male Shaker Limited EditionJean Paul Gaultier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.41/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 34%Had 17%Want 49%

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

59%Love

30%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate85

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%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match72%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus 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

LavenderArtemisiaMintBergamotCardamom

Heart

Orange BlossomCarawayCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberVanillaCedar

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–

Spring75

Summer75

Fall88

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,994

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,215

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLe Male Shaker Limited 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…

Reviews →

Le Male Shaker Limited Edition brings the recognizable aromatic punch of the original 1995 release in a collectible metal can that doubles as a functional cocktail shaker. Francis Kurkdjian designed this composition around a stark contrast of clean lavender and warm cinnamon. The opening delivers a cold blast of mint …

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 Le Male Shaker Limited Edition?

Romulus takes 3 of 4 categories. Romulus is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Le Male Shaker Limited Edition is rated 4.41/5 from 27 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 Shaker Limited Edition for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Romulus or Le Male Shaker Limited Edition?

Romulus lasts longest (Romulus 80/100, Le Male Shaker Limited Edition 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Romulus or Le Male Shaker Limited Edition?

Romulus projects furthest (Romulus 88/100, Le Male Shaker Limited Edition 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Romulus and Le Male Shaker Limited Edition smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Cardamom and Mint.

Is Romulus or Le Male Shaker Limited Edition better for summer or winter?

Le Male Shaker Limited Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Romulus and Le Male Shaker Limited 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 Shaker Limited Edition has top notes of Lavender, Artemisia, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Caraway and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Amber and Vanilla.