Fragrance comparison

Bianca Forte vs LA MAR

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 464 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bianca Forte

Cristian Cavagna

3.9481 votes

Rank #26,778 White FloralGreen

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37%scent match

Some overlap

LA MAR

House of BŌ

4.22383 votes

Rank #24,693 White FloralMarine

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bianca Forte takes 5 of 8 categories.

Bianca Forte
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
LA MAR
Choose it for a white floral and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bianca Forte5/8

LA MAR3/8

Ratings & consensus: LA MAR
Community sentiment: LA MAR
Longevity: Bianca Forte
Sillage & projection: Bianca Forte
Value for money: Bianca Forte
Versatility: Bianca Forte
Note pyramid (duration): Bianca Forte
Fragranxe ranking: LA MAR

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bianca ForteCristian Cavagna

LA MARHouse of BŌ

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 383 votes

Have 33%Had 3%Want 63%

Category winnerLA MARRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

81 votes

49%Love

32%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

383 votes

Category winnerLA MARMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBianca Forte

SillageBianca Forte

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value25

Category winnerBianca ForteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green92%

tuberose84%

sweet77%

woody69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

marine88%

coconut77%

tuberose65%

lactonic53%

aromatic42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral and tuberose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Banana LeafCoconutGinger

Heart3-4 hrs

TuberoseYlang YlangGardenia

Base8-12 hrs

Indian TuberoseSandalwoodVanillaTolu Balsam

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaSea waterPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Indian TuberoseJasmine SambacGinger

Base6-8 hrs

CoconutAlmond MilkOlibanum

Category winnerBianca ForteLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall86

Winter54

Day100

Night78

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night32

Category winnerBianca ForteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex38

Women60

Date 35%Party 28%Casual 21%Work 16%

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

Casual 36%Date 30%Work 20%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,778

PerfumerArturetto Landi, Cristian Cavagna

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,693

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLA MARHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bianca Forte by Cristian Cavagna opens with the crisp crunch of green banana leaf, paired with warm ginger and a subtle hint of milky coconut. As the initial freshness softens, an opulent bouquet of tuberose, gardenia, and ylang ylang unfolds on the skin, delivering a creamy, narcotic floral presence. The base settles…

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House of BŌ LA MAR captures the scent of sun-warmed skin coming straight out of the ocean. The opening pairs creamy gardenia blossoms with a brisk splash of salty sea water and a subtle prickle of pink pepper. As the floral core settles, rich Indian tuberose and jasmine emerge over a smooth base of coconut and almond …

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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, Bianca Forte or LA MAR?

Bianca Forte takes 5 of 8 categories. Bianca Forte is rated 3.94/5 from 81 votes; LA MAR is rated 4.22/5 from 383 votes. Choose Bianca Forte for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose LA MAR for a white floral and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bianca Forte or LA MAR?

Bianca Forte lasts longest (Bianca Forte 85/100, LA MAR 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bianca Forte or LA MAR?

Bianca Forte projects furthest (Bianca Forte 77/100, LA MAR 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bianca Forte and LA MAR smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and tuberose accords. Common notes include Coconut, Ginger, Indian Tuberose and Gardenia.

Is Bianca Forte or LA MAR better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bianca Forte is the stronger pick. For winter, Bianca Forte is the stronger pick. Bianca Forte suits daytime wear; LA MAR suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bianca Forte and LA MAR?

Bianca Forte has top notes of Banana Leaf, Coconut and Ginger, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang Ylang and Gardenia, a base of Indian Tuberose, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Tolu Balsam. LA MAR has top notes of Gardenia, Sea water and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Indian Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac and Ginger, a base of Coconut, Almond Milk and Olibanum.