Fragrance comparison

XXV Marzo vs London

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 916 ratings analysed

7 wins

XXV Marzo

Profumo di Firenze

4.2182 votes

Rank #10,911 Warm SpicyVanilla

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25%scent match

Clearly different

London

Tom Ford

3.98834 votes

Rank #26,965 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

XXV Marzo takes 7 of 7 categories.

XXV Marzo
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
London
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in winter.

XXV Marzo7/7

London0/7

Ratings & consensus: XXV Marzo
Community sentiment: XXV Marzo
Longevity: XXV Marzo
Sillage & projection: XXV Marzo
Value for money: XXV Marzo
Versatility: XXV Marzo
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: XXV Marzo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

XXV MarzoProfumo di Firenze

LondonTom Ford

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 52%

3.98/ 5 · 834 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerXXV MarzoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

82 votes

43%Love

34%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

834 votes

Category winnerXXV MarzoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityXXV Marzo

SillageXXV Marzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value35

Category winnerXXV MarzoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

rose84%

oud77%

powdery69%

coffee61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

smoky77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RoseCoffeeSpices

Heart3 to 5 hours

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronIncenseLeather

Base5 to 8 hours

VanillaMuskSandalwood

Top

CuminSaffronCardamomBlack PepperCoffeeCoriander

Heart

IncenseLabdanumJasmineGeranium

Base

Agarwood (Oud)BirchCedarMuskAmyris

InformationalShared notesCoffee, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Incense. Durations are only published for XXV Marzo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer14

Fall100

Winter95

Day73

Night100

Spring33

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerXXV MarzoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex64

Women16

Men71

Unisex25

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,911

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#26,965

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerXXV MarzoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

XXV Marzo by Profumo di Firenze combines dark roasted coffee, piquant spices, and deep velvety rose into an assertive opening. As the initial bloom settles, the fragrance shifts toward a smoky heart centered on agarwood, dry leather, saffron, and resinous incense. The base introduces a soothing layer of sweet vanilla,…

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Tom Ford London starts with a blunt blast of black pepper and cumin that mimics the hot, metallic breath of a subway station. This gritty opening quickly gives way to a dark heart of labdanum and damp jasmine, creating a heavy atmosphere that feels like wet asphalt after a storm. As it settles, a dry agarwood and smok…

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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, XXV Marzo or London?

XXV Marzo takes 7 of 7 categories. XXV Marzo is rated 4.21/5 from 82 votes; London is rated 3.98/5 from 834 votes. Choose XXV Marzo for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose London for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, XXV Marzo or London?

XXV Marzo lasts longest (XXV Marzo 73/100, London 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, XXV Marzo or London?

Projection is very close: XXV Marzo 63/100, London 62/100 for sillage.

Do XXV Marzo and London smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coffee, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Incense.

Is XXV Marzo or London better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in XXV Marzo and London?

XXV Marzo has top notes of Rose, Coffee and Spices, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Incense and Leather, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. London has top notes of Cumin, Saffron, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Incense, Labdanum, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Birch, Cedar and Musk.