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John Varvatos vs Maison Alhambra Roman Leather

John Varvatos and Maison Alhambra Roman Leather compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

John VarvatosJohn Varvatos20044.1★
83% alikevs
Roman LeatherMaison Alhambra20224.1★cheaper dupe

The difference in plain words

John Varvatos and Roman Leather are very similar; both have Leather and Amber. John Varvatos leans more fresh spicy, while Roman Leather leans honey. Roman Leather lasts longer; it gets better value-for-money votes.

Longer lastingRoman Leather
Stronger projectionAbout the same
Better perceived valueRoman Leather
More of a night scentAbout the same

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● John Varvatos ● Roman Leather
LeatherAmberAnimalicSweetWoodyHoneyAromaticEarthy
Both share: Leather · Amber
Only in John Varvatos: Tamarind · Dates · Balsam Fir · Vanilla · Olibanum · Caramel · Hay · Herbal Notes +2
Only in Roman Leather: Musk · Honey · Vetiver

Community votes

John Varvatos ← · → Roman Leather
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
Gender
female
more female
unisex
more male
male

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
Roman Leather +9
47
56
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
≈ even
33
35
Price valueRoman Leather +19
68
87
Night-ness≈ even
55
55
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine