Fragrance comparison

1990 vs LA MAR

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 385 ratings analysed

3 wins

1990

Aromas de Salazar

5.002 votes

Rank #42,651 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

LA MAR

House of BŌ

4.22383 votes

Rank #24,693 White FloralMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1990 takes 3 of 4 categories.

1990
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
LA MAR
Choose it for a white floral and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

19903/4

LA MAR1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1990
Sillage & projection: 1990
Value for money: 1990
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: LA MAR

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1990Aromas de Salazar

LA MARHouse of BŌ

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 89%

4.22/ 5 · 383 votes

Have 33%Had 3%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

49%Love

32%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

383 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

Longevity1990

Sillage1990

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value25

Category winner1990Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

musky77%

animalic69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

marine88%

coconut77%

tuberose65%

lactonic53%

aromatic42%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomClementineBlackberryJasmineCoconutPeach

Heart

NarcissusJasmine SambacHoneysuckleRose de MaiTuberoseGardenia

Base

MuskCivetTexas CedarVanilla AbsoluteSiam BenzoinOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaSea waterPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Indian TuberoseJasmine SambacGinger

Base6-8 hrs

CoconutAlmond MilkOlibanum

InformationalShared notesCoconut, Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose and Gardenia. Durations are only published for LA MAR, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

Casual 36%Date 30%Work 20%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,651

PerfumerMichael Salazar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,693

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLA MARHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1990 by Aromas de Salazar opens with a loud splash of clementine, peach, and orange blossom before descending into a dense floral heart. Heavy tuberose and gardenia dominate the mid notes, underpinned by a dirty musk and civet base. Designed for cool evening wear, it brings back vintage glamour without feeling dusty.

Reviews →

House of BŌ LA MAR captures the scent of sun-warmed skin coming straight out of the ocean. The opening pairs creamy gardenia blossoms with a brisk splash of salty sea water and a subtle prickle of pink pepper. As the floral core settles, rich Indian tuberose and jasmine emerge over a smooth base of coconut and almond …

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, 1990 or LA MAR?

1990 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1990 is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; LA MAR is rated 4.22/5 from 383 votes. Choose 1990 for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose LA MAR for a white floral and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1990 or LA MAR?

1990 lasts longest (1990 100/100, LA MAR 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1990 or LA MAR?

1990 projects furthest (1990 75/100, LA MAR 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1990 and LA MAR smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Coconut, Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose and Gardenia.

Is 1990 or LA MAR better for summer or winter?

LA MAR suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1990 and LA MAR?

1990 has top notes of Orange Blossom, Clementine, Blackberry and Jasmine, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine Sambac, Honeysuckle and Rose de Mai, a base of Musk, Civet, Texas Cedar and Vanilla Absolute. LA MAR has top notes of Gardenia, Sea water and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Indian Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac and Ginger, a base of Coconut, Almond Milk and Olibanum.