Fragrance comparison

Signature vs Aqua di Roma

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 507 ratings analysed

5 wins

Signature

Celine Dion

3.62223 votes

Rank #13,396 FloralFruity

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57%scent match

Closely related

Aqua di Roma

Laura Biagiotti

3.57284 votes

Rank #17,840 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Signature takes 5 of 7 categories.

Signature
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aqua di Roma
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Signature5/7

Aqua di Roma2/7

Ratings & consensus: Signature
Community sentiment: Signature
Longevity: Aqua di Roma
Sillage & projection: Aqua di Roma
Value for money: Signature
Versatility: Signature
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Signature

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SignatureCeline Dion

Aqua di RomaLaura Biagiotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 223 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.57/ 5 · 284 votes

Have 30%Had 48%Want 22%

Category winnerSignatureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

57%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

223 votes

17%Love

56%Like

2%Ok

24%Dislike

2%Hate

255 votes

Category winnerSignatureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAqua di Roma

SillageAqua di Roma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSignatureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

woody77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

floral92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

yellow floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both floral, powdery and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

MimosaRed AppleGuava

Heart2-3 hrs

MagnoliaRoseJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodWoodsy NotesMuskAmber

Top

BergamotLemonBlack Currant

Heart

MimosaMagnoliaHoneysuckleTuberoseJasmineRose

Base

SandalwoodMuskAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesMimosa, Magnolia, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Signature, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter47

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSignatureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,396

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#17,840

PerfumerCarlos Viñals

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSignatureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Signature opens with a crisp snap of red apple and guava. The fruit is tart. Velvety, honeyed mimosa immediately follows, softening the initial juicy punch with a fine, powdery yellow floral texture that feels distinctly sunny. Spray lightly at first. Magnolia petals, sheer rose, and clean jasmine soon build an airy g…

Reviews →

Aqua di Roma by Laura Biagiotti is a floral fruity composition launched in 2004. It opens with bright citrus and black currant before settling into a diverse bouquet of mimosa, magnolia, and rose. The base provides a soft, warm finish of sandalwood, musk, and vanilla, making it a versatile choice for spring days or of…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Signature or Aqua di Roma?

Signature takes 5 of 7 categories. Signature is rated 3.62/5 from 223 votes; Aqua di Roma is rated 3.57/5 from 284 votes. Choose Signature for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aqua di Roma for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Signature or Aqua di Roma?

Aqua di Roma lasts longest (Aqua di Roma 62/100, Signature 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Signature or Aqua di Roma?

Aqua di Roma projects furthest (Aqua di Roma 55/100, Signature 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Signature and Aqua di Roma smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Magnolia, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Signature or Aqua di Roma better for summer or winter?

For summer, Signature is the stronger pick. For winter, Signature is the stronger pick. Signature suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Signature and Aqua di Roma?

Signature has top notes of Mimosa, Red Apple and Guava, heart notes of Magnolia, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Woodsy Notes, Musk and Amber. Aqua di Roma has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Black Currant, heart notes of Mimosa, Magnolia, Honeysuckle and Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Vanilla.