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Vorago vs Roma Uomo

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

Updated 3,497 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roma Uomo takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Vorago

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • Roma Uomo

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Vorago2/7
Roma Uomo4/7
Ratings & consensus
Roma Uomo
Community sentiment
Roma Uomo
Longevity
Roma Uomo
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Vorago
Versatility
Vorago
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Roma Uomo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
VoragoMyrurgia
Roma UomoLaura Biagiotti
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.85/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 23%Had 50%Want 27%
3.94/ 5 · 3,451 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
Category winnerRoma UomoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
39%Love
33%Like
7%Ok
17%Dislike
4%Hate

46 votes

38%Love
45%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate

2,497 votes

Category winnerRoma UomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityRoma Uomo

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value84
¤ Price value77
Category winnerVoragoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
sweet77%
earthy69%
patchouli61%
citrus100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
aromatic69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
Juniper BerriesTonka BeanPatchouliAshWild LavenderTobacco LeafOrrisQuinceOakmossJasmineSantolinaWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top
GrapefruitBergamotBasilLaurels
Heart
HeliotropeJasmineJuniper BerriesBalsam FirGeranium
Base
BenzoinSandalwoodCedarPatchouliAmberMuskOakmossMassoia Wood
InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer90
Fall80
Winter60
Day88
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter59
Day–
Night–
Category winnerVoragoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men93
Unisex4
Women4
Men73
Unisex25
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,851

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#1,044

PerfumerAnnick Menardo

Launched—

Reviews216

Category winnerRoma UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vorago is a vintage aromatic woody men's fragrance with a sharp, herbal opening and a dry, earthy backbone. Juniper, wild lavender, patchouli, tobacco leaf and oakmoss suggest a distinctly old-school style, with a smoky iris touch underneath. It looks best suited to wearers who enjoy bold retro masculines rather than …

Reviews →

Roma Uomo by Laura Biagiotti is an aromatic woody fragrance released in 1992. It opens with bright grapefruit and basil, leading into a creamy heart of heliotrope and jasmine. The base of sandalwood and benzoin provides a smooth, lingering warmth that feels right for daily office wear or a relaxed evening dinner date …

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, Vorago or Roma Uomo?

Roma Uomo takes 4 of 7 categories. Vorago is rated 3.85/5 from 46 votes; Roma Uomo is rated 3.94/5 from 3,451 votes. Choose Vorago for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Roma Uomo for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Vorago or Roma Uomo?

Roma Uomo lasts longest (Roma Uomo 67/100, Vorago 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vorago or Roma Uomo?

Projection is very close: Vorago 58/100, Roma Uomo 58/100 for sillage.

Do Vorago and Roma Uomo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Jasmine.

Is Vorago or Roma Uomo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Vorago and Roma Uomo?

Vorago features Juniper Berries, Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Ash and Wild Lavender. Roma Uomo has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Basil and Laurels, heart notes of Heliotrope, Jasmine, Juniper Berries and Balsam Fir, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Cedar and Patchouli.

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