Fragrance comparison

Baghari vs Maroussia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,348 ratings analysed

5 wins

Baghari

Robert Piguet

4.00223 votes

Rank #4,995 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Maroussia

Slava Zaitsev

3.703,125 votes

Rank #2,453 PowderyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baghari takes 5 of 7 categories.

Baghari
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Maroussia
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Baghari5/7

Maroussia2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BaghariRobert Piguet

MaroussiaSlava Zaitsev

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 223 votes

Have 42%Had 10%Want 47%

3.70/ 5 · 3,125 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerBaghariRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

26%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

86 votes

27%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

3,125 votes

Category winnerBaghariMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityBaghari

SillageBaghari

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMaroussiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

fresh84%

amber77%

aldehydic69%

floral61%

powdery100%

amber92%

woody84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both amber and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamotLemonOrange Blossom

Heart

RoseBourbon VetiverJasmineYlang-YlangLilacLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskAmberVanillaBenzoin

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesOrange BlossomPeachBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

CarnationYlang-YlangTuberoseHeliotropeIrisJasmineRoseOrchid

Base7-10+ hrs

CivetSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVanillaMuskTonka BeanCedar

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Rose. Durations are only published for Maroussia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer30

Fall100

Winter61

Day92

Night100

Spring27

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerBaghariMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex0

Women93

Men3

Unisex21

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,995

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#2,453

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews203

Category winnerMaroussiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Baghari by Robert Piguet is a classic Chypre Floral that leans heavily into aldehydes and white florals. Originally launched in 1950, it offers a sophisticated profile for women who appreciate vintage-style perfumery. It excels as a polished daily scent, particularly during the cooler months of autumn or spring, provi…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Baghari or Maroussia?

Baghari takes 5 of 7 categories. Baghari is rated 4.00/5 from 223 votes; Maroussia is rated 3.70/5 from 3,125 votes. Choose Baghari for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Maroussia for a powdery and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Baghari or Maroussia?

Baghari lasts longest (Baghari 80/100, Maroussia 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baghari or Maroussia?

Baghari projects furthest (Baghari 69/100, Maroussia 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baghari and Maroussia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Rose.

Is Baghari or Maroussia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Baghari is the stronger pick. For winter, Maroussia is the stronger pick. Baghari suits evening wear; Maroussia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baghari and Maroussia?

Baghari has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Rose, Bourbon Vetiver, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla 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.