Fragrance comparison

Authentic vs Marina

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

3 wins

Authentic

Marbert

4.009 votes

Rank #39,551 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Marina

Marina Yachting

4.1513 votes

Rank #34,990 AquaticFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Authentic takes 3 of 4 categories.

Authentic
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Marina
Choose it for a aquatic and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Authentic3/4

Marina1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuthenticMarbert

MarinaMarina Yachting

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 38%

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 23%Had 19%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

46%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAuthentic

SillageAuthentic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

citrus61%

aquatic100%

floral92%

fruity84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomCinnamonBergamotStar AniseRed Berries

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineWater LilyVirginia CedarRose

Base5-7 hrs

MuskSandalwoodoak mossAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

Water NotesOrangeWater LilyFruity Notes

Heart1 to 2 hours

OsmanthusRose

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskVirginia CedarAmber

Category winnerAuthenticLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer40

Fall40

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night67

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#39,551

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#34,990

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMarinaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Authentic by Marbert opens with an immediate lift of brisk bergamot, sharp star anise, and sweet cinnamon bark. The first spray carries a quick vapor flash of perfumer alcohol, but that initial bite calms down within two minutes. A cool aquatic heart quickly emerges. Clean water lily and fresh rose mingle with dry Vir…

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Marina by Marina Yachting offers an airy, oceanic scent profile defined by refreshing aquatic notes and vibrant citrus. Launched in 2005, it opens with crisp water notes and bright orange fruit, immediately bringing the feeling of cool coastal air. As the initial splash softens, sweet water lily, osmanthus, and gentle…

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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, Authentic or Marina?

Authentic takes 3 of 4 categories. Authentic is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; Marina is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes. Choose Authentic for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Marina for a aquatic and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Authentic or Marina?

Authentic lasts longest (Authentic 68/100, Marina 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Authentic or Marina?

Authentic projects furthest (Authentic 50/100, Marina 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Authentic and Marina smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Water Lily, Virginia Cedar, Rose and Musk.

Is Authentic or Marina better for summer or winter?

Authentic suits evening wear; Marina suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Authentic and Marina?

Authentic has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Star Anise, heart notes of Jasmine, Water Lily, Virginia Cedar and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, oak moss and Amber. Marina has top notes of Water Notes, Orange, Water Lily and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Osmanthus and Rose, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar and Amber.