Fragrance comparison

Atrevida vs Fortuitous

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

Atrevida

Marilyn Miglin

3.9213 votes

Rank #40,112 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Fortuitous

Boadicea the Victorious

4.2425 votes

Rank #21,611 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fortuitous takes 3 of 5 categories.

Atrevida
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Fortuitous
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Atrevida2/5

Fortuitous3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AtrevidaMarilyn Miglin

FortuitousBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

4.24/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 20%Had 12%Want 68%

Category winnerFortuitousRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

31%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

60%Love

20%Like

12%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAtrevida

SillageFortuitous

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value29

Category winnerAtrevidaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

earthy74%

amber65%

patchouli56%

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CorianderCardamomPineapple Leaf

Heart2 to 4 hours

Italian IrisGeraniumYlang-YlangRoseJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

LabdanumPatchouliJava vetiver oilHyacinth

Top

CherryAlmondBergamotLemonCoconut

Heart

AngelicaRoseBalsam FirGeraniumYlang-YlangBay LeafCorianderJasmine

Base

LabdanumVanillaSandalwoodCedarPowdery NotesMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Rose. Durations are only published for Atrevida, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day43

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men0

Unisex79

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,112

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#21,611

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerFortuitousHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Atrevida by Marilyn Miglin is a dark, herbal floral green fragrance originally released in 1998. It opens with a sharp burst of crushed coriander, pungent cardamom, and tart pineapple leaf that feels immediately crisp and bracing. As the initial sharpness settles, a dense floral core emerges, led by earthy Italian iri…

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Fortuitous opens with bright cherry, marzipan-like almond, and creamy coconut before settling into a warm amber and sandalwood foundation. Herbal bay leaf and balsam fir cut through the initial sweetness, creating a dry resinous backbone. Built for crisp autumn evenings and chilly winter air, it fits formal dinners or…

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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, Atrevida or Fortuitous?

Fortuitous takes 3 of 5 categories. Atrevida is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Fortuitous is rated 4.24/5 from 25 votes. Choose Atrevida for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Fortuitous for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Atrevida or Fortuitous?

Atrevida lasts longest (Atrevida 90/100, Fortuitous 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Atrevida or Fortuitous?

Fortuitous projects furthest (Fortuitous 79/100, Atrevida 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Atrevida and Fortuitous smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Coriander, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.

Is Atrevida or Fortuitous better for summer or winter?

Atrevida suits evening wear; Fortuitous suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Atrevida and Fortuitous?

Atrevida has top notes of Coriander, Cardamom and Pineapple Leaf, heart notes of Italian Iris, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Labdanum, Patchouli, Java vetiver oil and Hyacinth. Fortuitous has top notes of Cherry, Almond, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Angelica, Rose, Balsam Fir and Geranium, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.