Fragrance comparison

Anthem of Mars vs Marble Sea

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

5 wins

Anthem of Mars

Castanez Parfums

4.5012 votes

Rank #38,577 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Marble Sea

Atelier Oblique

3.7832 votes

Rank #51,173 GreenOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anthem of Mars takes 5 of 5 categories.

Anthem of Mars
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Marble Sea
Choose it for a green and ozonic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Anthem of Mars5/5

Marble Sea0/5

Ratings & consensus: Anthem of Mars
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Anthem of Mars
Sillage & projection: Anthem of Mars
Value for money: Anthem of Mars
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Anthem of Mars

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Anthem of MarsCastanez Parfums

Marble SeaAtelier Oblique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 43%Had 6%Want 51%

3.78/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 15%Had 9%Want 76%

Category winnerAnthem of MarsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

19%Love

50%Like

22%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAnthem of Mars

SillageAnthem of Mars

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value33

Category winnerAnthem of MarsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

rose61%

green100%

ozonic92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20 to 30 mins

MintBergamot

Heart3 to 4 hrs

IrisRoseCinnamonNutmegClovesBlack PepperGeranium

Base8 to 10+ hrs

SandalLeatherVanillaAmber

Top

Ozonic notesMintBergamotGreen Notes

Heart

Woody NotesJasmineIrisRose

Base

MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot, Iris and Rose. Durations are only published for Anthem of Mars, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer10

Fall100

Winter90

Day71

Night100

Spring47

Summer100

Fall27

Winter7

Day100

Night18

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex62

Women0

Date 33%Party 28%Casual 23%Work 18%

Men0

Unisex77

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,577

PerfumerCecilia Castañeda, José Nuñez

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,173

PerfumerMichèle Saramito

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAnthem of MarsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anthem of Mars by Castanez Parfums delivers a striking contrast between freezing herbal freshness and deep, radiating heat. The first spray releases an icy rush of crushed garden mint and zesty bergamot, giving an instant wake-up call before settling down. Within minutes, the scent pivots toward a rich spice market bl…

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Atelier Oblique Marble Sea opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, crushed mint, and salty ozonic air. As it settles, powdery iris and clean jasmine soften the sea spray before drying down into quiet musk and soft vanilla. It feels cool and refined for warm spring mornings or casual office wear, offering a subtle marine…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Anthem of Mars or Marble Sea?

Anthem of Mars takes 5 of 5 categories. Anthem of Mars is rated 4.50/5 from 12 votes; Marble Sea is rated 3.78/5 from 32 votes. Choose Anthem of Mars for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Marble Sea for a green and ozonic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Anthem of Mars or Marble Sea?

Anthem of Mars lasts longest (Anthem of Mars 88/100, Marble Sea 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anthem of Mars or Marble Sea?

Anthem of Mars projects furthest (Anthem of Mars 69/100, Marble Sea 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anthem of Mars and Marble Sea smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Iris and Rose.

Is Anthem of Mars or Marble Sea better for summer or winter?

Anthem of Mars suits evening wear; Marble Sea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anthem of Mars and Marble Sea?

Anthem of Mars has top notes of Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Sandal, Leather, Vanilla and Amber. Marble Sea has top notes of Ozonic notes, Mint, Bergamot and Green Notes, heart notes of Woody Notes, Jasmine, Iris and Rose, a base of Musk and Vanilla.