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Annika vs LA MAR

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

Updated 394 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

LA MAR takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Annika

    Choose it for a floral and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • LA MAR

    Choose it for a white floral and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Annika0/4
LA MAR4/4
Ratings & consensus
LA MAR
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
LA MAR
Sillage & projection
LA MAR
Value for money
Not scored
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
AnnikaAnnika Sorenstam
LA MARHouse of BŌ
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.00/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 27%Had 24%Want 48%
4.22/ 5 · 383 votes
Have 33%Had 3%Want 63%
Category winnerLA MARRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
9%Love
36%Like
0%Ok
55%Dislike
0%Hate

11 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
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate50
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityLA MAR

SillageLA MAR

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value25
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
amber91%
white floral83%
vanilla74%
sweet65%
powdery56%
white floral100%
marine88%
coconut77%
tuberose65%
lactonic53%
aromatic42%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
African Orange FlowerPassion FlowerGardeniaOlibanumMandarin OrangeGrapefruitSea waterPepper
Heart
RoseFreesiaCyclamenJasmineOrchidHeliotropeCarnationNarcissus
Base
Tonka BeanSandalwoodAmberMuskBenzoinOakmossLeather
Top15-30 mins
GardeniaSea waterPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
Indian TuberoseJasmine SambacGinger
Base6-8 hrs
CoconutAlmond MilkOlibanum
InformationalShared notesGardenia, Olibanum and Sea water. Durations are only published for LA MAR, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night75
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter11
Day100
Night32
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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#54,022

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#24,693

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLA MARHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Annika is a sweet floral woody musk built around bright orange blossom, passion flower, gardenia, rose, freesia and a warm tonka, amber and sandalwood base. It reads feminine, polished and floral first, with creamy white flowers, soft powder and a lightly spicy sweetness underneath. Reactions are split. One wearer fou…

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, Annika or LA MAR?

LA MAR takes 4 of 4 categories. Annika is rated 3.00/5 from 11 votes; LA MAR is rated 4.22/5 from 383 votes. Choose Annika for a floral and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose LA MAR for a white floral and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Annika or LA MAR?

LA MAR lasts longest (LA MAR 59/100, Annika 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Annika or LA MAR?

LA MAR projects furthest (LA MAR 48/100, Annika 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Annika and LA MAR smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Olibanum and Sea water.

Is Annika or LA MAR better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Annika and LA MAR?

Annika has top notes of African Orange Flower, Passion Flower, Gardenia and Olibanum, heart notes of Rose, Freesia, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. 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.

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