Fragrance comparison

Ayako vs Maroussia

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 3,140 ratings analysed

Ayako

Marc de la Morandiere

4.1315 votes

Rank #40,030 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Maroussia

Slava Zaitsev

3.703,125 votes

Rank #2,253 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maroussia takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ayako
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Maroussia
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ayako1/5

Maroussia4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AyakoMarc de la Morandiere

MaroussiaSlava Zaitsev

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 35%Had 23%Want 42%

3.70/ 5 · 3,125 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerAyakoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

27%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

3,125 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityMaroussia

SillageMaroussia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value83

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose83%

rose65%

marine48%

floral30%

powdery100%

amber92%

woody84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleySea Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseRoseYlang-Ylang

Base6-8 hrs

MuskSandalwoodBenzoin

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesOrange BlossomPeachBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

CarnationYlang-YlangTuberoseHeliotropeIrisJasmineRoseOrchid

Base7-10+ hrs

CivetSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVanillaMuskTonka BeanCedar

Category winnerMaroussiaLongest dry-down: 7-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring27

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 32%Work 30%Date 26%Party 12%

Men3

Unisex21

Women76

Date 36%Party 29%Casual 25%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,030

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#2,253

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews203

Category winnerMaroussiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc de la Morandiere Ayako opens with crisp lily of the valley, buoyant jasmine, and airy sea notes that feel like an ocean breeze across a coastal garden. The scent quickly deepens as rich tuberose and velvety rose take center stage, backed by sunny ylang-ylang. On the drydown, smooth sandalwood, clean white musk, a…

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Slava Zaitsev Maroussia hits the air with a brisk, soapy rush of aldehydes, crisp bergamot, and sweet orange blossom that immediately brings to mind frosty morning air. As the initial fizzy burst settles, a dense core of spicy carnation, creamy ylang-ylang, and buttery tuberose unfolds across the skin, giving the frag…

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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, Ayako or Maroussia?

Maroussia takes 4 of 5 categories. Ayako is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Maroussia is rated 3.70/5 from 3,125 votes. Choose Ayako for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Maroussia for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ayako or Maroussia?

Maroussia lasts longest (Maroussia 67/100, Ayako 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ayako or Maroussia?

Maroussia projects furthest (Maroussia 62/100, Ayako 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ayako and Maroussia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Tuberose, Rose and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Ayako or Maroussia better for summer or winter?

Ayako suits daytime wear; Maroussia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ayako and Maroussia?

Ayako has top notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Sea Notes, heart notes of Tuberose, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Benzoin. Maroussia has top notes of Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Heliotrope, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Amber and Benzoin.