Fragrance comparison

Absolu d’Orient vs Marquesas

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

2 wins

Absolu d’Orient

Anfar London

4.3312 votes

Rank #46,374 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Marquesas

Patio

4.001 votes

Rank #67,763 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolu d’Orient takes 2 of 3 categories.

Absolu d’Orient
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marquesas
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Absolu d’Orient2/3

Marquesas0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Absolu d’Orient
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Absolu d’Orient

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Absolu d’OrientAnfar London

MarquesasPatio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 33%Want 17%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAbsolu d’Orient

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

earthy69%

sweet61%

floral100%

citrus88%

rose77%

vanilla65%

woody53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantPineappleGrapefruitSpicy NotesBergamot

Heart

SmokePatchouliJasmineCedarRose

Base

OakmossAmbergrisWoody NotesVanilla

Top

Grapefruit

Heart

RoseExotic floral notes

Base

Woody NotesVanilla

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Rose, Woody Notes and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall89

Winter67

Day100

Night90

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,374

PerfumerAbdullah Anfar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,763

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbsolu d’OrientHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absolu d’Orient by Anfar London delivers a punchy opening of juicy pineapple, dark black currant, and crisp bergamot. The scent quickly develops a dry cedar core wrapped in birch-like smoke, eventually grounding itself on earthy oakmoss and warm ambergris. It wears best during cool spring mornings and brisk autumn eve…

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Patio Marquesas opens with a sharp tart grapefruit burst before settling into a warm floral heart. The composition layers crisp rose and rich exotic floral notes over a foundation of dry woody notes and smooth vanilla. Its character shifts from vibrant citrus on application to a soft powdery finish after two hours. Su…

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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, Absolu d’Orient or Marquesas?

Absolu d’Orient takes 2 of 3 categories. Absolu d’Orient is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes; Marquesas is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Absolu d’Orient for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marquesas for a floral and citrus character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolu d’Orient or Marquesas?

Absolu d’Orient lasts longest (Absolu d’Orient 82/100, Marquesas 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolu d’Orient or Marquesas?

Projection is very close: Absolu d’Orient 75/100, Marquesas 75/100 for sillage.

Do Absolu d’Orient and Marquesas smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Rose, Woody Notes and Vanilla.

Is Absolu d’Orient or Marquesas better for summer or winter?

Absolu d’Orient suits daytime wear; Marquesas suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolu d’Orient and Marquesas?

Absolu d’Orient has top notes of Black Currant, Pineapple, Grapefruit and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Smoke, Patchouli, Jasmine and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Ambergris, Woody Notes and Vanilla. Marquesas has top notes of Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose and Exotic floral notes, a base of Woody Notes and Vanilla.