Fragrance comparison

Romulus vs Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

Romulus

Gris Montaigne Paris

5.001 votes

Rank #55,994 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

72%scent match

Closely related

Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021

Jean Paul Gaultier

4.7617 votes

Rank #27,728 AromaticFresh Spicy

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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.
Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Romulus2/4

Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 20212/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Romulus
Sillage & projection: Romulus
Value for money: Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RomulusGris Montaigne Paris

Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021Jean Paul Gaultier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.76/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 52%Had 5%Want 43%

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

76%Love

24%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityRomulus

SillageRomulus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value52

Category winnerLe Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021Best 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%

vanilla77%

woody69%

lavender61%

Scent match72%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

LavenderMintCardamomArtemisiaBergamot

Heart

CinnamonOrange BlossomCaraway

Base

VanillaAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodCedar

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–

Spring46

Summer23

Fall85

Winter100

Day100

Night100

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#27,728

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerLe Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021Higher 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 Xmas Limited Edition 2021 opens with a familiar blast of fresh mint and herbaceous artemisia before settling into its core character. The scent relies on a sturdy base of vanilla and warm amber, which gives it a cozy, comforting texture suited for cold weather. Lavender adds a clean, powdery…

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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 Xmas Limited Edition 2021?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Romulus is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021 is rated 4.76/5 from 17 votes. Choose Romulus for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Romulus or Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021?

Romulus lasts longest (Romulus 80/100, Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Romulus or Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021?

Romulus projects furthest (Romulus 88/100, Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Romulus and Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021 smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% 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 Xmas Limited Edition 2021 better for summer or winter?

Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Romulus and Le Male Xmas Limited Edition 2021?

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 Xmas Limited Edition 2021 has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Cardamom and Artemisia, heart notes of Cinnamon, Orange Blossom and Caraway, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.