1681 vs Marrakesh
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Marrakesh takes 6 of 7 categories.
1681Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.
MarrakeshChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
16811/7
Marrakesh6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1681
- Community sentiment
- Marrakesh
- Longevity
- Marrakesh
- Sillage & projection
- Marrakesh
- Value for money
- Marrakesh
- Versatility
- Marrakesh
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Marrakesh
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1681CarthusiaMarrakeshRegalienWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.16/ 5 · 309 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.12/ 5 · 103 votes
Have 36%Had 10%Want 54%
Category winner1681Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
44%Like
6%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
309 votes
61%Love
24%Like
10%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
71 votes
Category winnerMarrakeshMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMarrakesh
SillageMarrakesh
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMarrakeshBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
powdery77%
amber69%
citrus61%
amber100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
soft spicy77%
smoky69%
balsamic61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CorianderRed ThymeRosemaryMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
IrisBlack PepperLavenderPetitgrainNeroli
Base
SandalwoodIncenseCedarAmberVanillaMusk
Top
CorianderCedar NeedlesPetitgrainLemon
Heart
LavenderCuminJasmine
Base
CedarAmberIncensePatchouli
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Lavender, Petitgrain and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring96
Summer64
Fall100
Winter54
Day100
Night53
Spring91
Summer31
Fall94
Winter100
Day61
Night100
Category winnerMarrakeshMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,070
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews39
Overall rank#6,054
PerfumerFirmenich, MG Gulcicek
Launched—
Reviews17
Category winnerMarrakeshHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCarthusia 1681 opens with crisp bergamot and dry rosemary before settling into an earthy heart of iris, black pepper, and lavender. Base notes of cedar, sandalwood, and incense anchor the herbal sharpness on skin. It suits autumn rain, quiet office wear, and crisp wool sweaters.
Reviews →Marrakesh by Regalien is a Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Marrakesh was launched in 2019. Marrakesh was created by MG Gulcicek and Firmenich. Top notes are Coriander, Cedar Needles, Petitgrain and Lemon; middle notes are Lavender, Cumin and Jasmine; base notes are Cedar, Amber, Incense and Patchouli. It opens w…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, 1681 or Marrakesh?
Marrakesh takes 6 of 7 categories. 1681 is rated 4.16/5 from 309 votes; Marrakesh is rated 4.12/5 from 103 votes. Choose 1681 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Marrakesh for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, 1681 or Marrakesh?
Marrakesh lasts longest (Marrakesh 83/100, 1681 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1681 or Marrakesh?
Marrakesh projects furthest (Marrakesh 73/100, 1681 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1681 and Marrakesh smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Coriander, Lavender, Petitgrain and Incense.
Is 1681 or Marrakesh better for summer or winter?
For summer, 1681 is the stronger pick. For winter, Marrakesh is the stronger pick. 1681 suits daytime wear; Marrakesh suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1681 and Marrakesh?
1681 has top notes of Coriander, Red Thyme, Rosemary and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Black Pepper, Lavender and Petitgrain, a base of Sandalwood, Incense, Cedar and Amber. Marrakesh has top notes of Coriander, Cedar Needles, Petitgrain and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Cumin and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Amber, Incense and Patchouli.
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