26 community ratings

Romulus

2024UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

5.5/ 10

Community score
26 ratings

Benjamin Barber Romulus is a unisex scent where saffron, leather and cinnamon lead into a sweet, spicy and smoky character.

Compare

Skunky's take: Sweet accords up front; to my nose, pure comfort.

How does it perform?

From 20 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.9 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.9 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 31% of votes are positive.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Saffron Leather Cinnamon

Heart notesfirst few hours

Orris root

Lorenox™

Violet

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Woody notes Tonka bean Oud Vanilla Cypriol

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Smoky
Leathery

What does Romulus smell like?

It opens with saffron, leather and cinnamon, a warm and spicy start. In the heart, orris root and violet bring a soft, powdery touch, with Lorenox™ sitting quietly behind them. The base turns sweeter with tonka bean and vanilla, while oud, cypriol and woody notes add a smoky, leathery depth.

Longevity is rated moderate and sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. It sits comfortably between masculine and feminine. Roberto Ugolini Casentino and Roos & Roos Purple Leather have a close profile.