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Aoud Extraordinaire vs Marquesas

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

Updated 389 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aoud Extraordinaire takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • Aoud Extraordinaire

    Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Marquesas

    Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Aoud Extraordinaire2/3
Marquesas1/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Aoud Extraordinaire
Sillage & projection
Marquesas
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Aoud Extraordinaire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Aoud ExtraordinaireRoja Dove
MarquesasPatio
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.69/ 5 · 388 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
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
47%Love
19%Like
15%Ok
7%Dislike
12%Hate

235 votes

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
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityAoud Extraordinaire

SillageMarquesas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value26
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
fruity92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
citrus69%
woody61%
floral100%
citrus88%
rose77%
vanilla65%
woody53%
fresh spicy42%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PineappleMangoPearPeachGrapefruitApplePlumMandarin
Heart
Orange BlossomGeraniumCyclamenHeliotropeLily of the ValleyRose
Base
Cotton CandyToffeeCashmeranWoody NotesMuskVanillaLeatherAmber
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
Summer95
Fall0
Winter63
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex40
Women56
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,400

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews104

Overall rank#67,763

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAoud ExtraordinaireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aoud Extraordinaire opens like a bright tropical candy haze, with mango, pineapple, citrus and soft florals giving it a glossy, cheerful feel. On skin, it usually turns sweeter, powderier and more woody, with vanilla, amber, cashmeran and a smoother oud effect in the dry-down. It leans more feminine than the name sugg…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aoud Extraordinaire or Marquesas?

Aoud Extraordinaire takes 2 of 3 categories. Aoud Extraordinaire is rated 3.69/5 from 388 votes; Marquesas is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Aoud Extraordinaire for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Marquesas for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Aoud Extraordinaire or Marquesas?

Aoud Extraordinaire lasts longest (Aoud Extraordinaire 73/100, Marquesas 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aoud Extraordinaire or Marquesas?

Marquesas projects furthest (Marquesas 75/100, Aoud Extraordinaire 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aoud Extraordinaire and Marquesas smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Rose, Woody Notes and Vanilla.

Is Aoud Extraordinaire or Marquesas better for summer or winter?

Marquesas suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud Extraordinaire and Marquesas?

Aoud Extraordinaire has top notes of Pineapple, Mango, Pear and Peach, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Geranium, Cyclamen and Heliotrope, a base of Cotton Candy, Toffee, Cashmeran and Woody Notes. Marquesas has top notes of Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose and Exotic floral notes, a base of Woody Notes and Vanilla.

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