Fragrance comparison

Bibi vs Maroc

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 75 ratings analysed

Bibi

Jean Barthet

4.0521 votes

Rank #52,230 MuskyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Maroc

Charles Revson

4.5054 votes

Rank #30,735 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maroc takes 3 of 5 categories.

Bibi
Choose it for a musky and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Maroc
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bibi2/5

Maroc3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BibiJean Barthet

MarocCharles Revson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 47%Had 16%Want 37%

4.50/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

Category winnerMarocRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

74%Love

13%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMaroc

SillageBibi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value52

Category winnerBibiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

white floral92%

animalic84%

floral77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

rose77%

musky69%

animalic61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both musky and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White PeachCorianderBergamot

Heart

Tiare FlowerRoseHoneyFrangipaniJasmine

Base

CivetOakmossVanillaSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

Top20-30 mins

HoneyGeraniumCorianderBergamotAldehydes

Heart2-4 hrs

Moroccan RoseWhite RoseMoroccan Jasmine

Base7-10+ hrs

OakmossPatchouliPalisander RosewoodOrris RootVetiverCivetAmbergrisMusk

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot, Honey and Civet. Durations are only published for Maroc, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring31

Summer19

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,230

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,735

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarocHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bibi by Jean Barthet opens with a bright burst of white peach, tart bergamot, and spicy coriander. The heart reveals dense tropical tiare flower, honeyed rose, and frangipani. As it settles, animalic civet and oakmoss emerge alongside warm vanilla and sandalwood. Designed for evening wear during crisp autumn nights, i…

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Maroc by Charles Revson is an unapologetic, vintage chypre packed with wild Moroccan rose, dark oakmoss, and pungent raw honey. The opening hits fast. A fizzy rush of coriander, aldehydes, and sharp green geranium cuts straight through the air before settling into velvety rose petals. Earthy patchouli and animalic civ…

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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, Bibi or Maroc?

Maroc takes 3 of 5 categories. Bibi is rated 4.05/5 from 21 votes; Maroc is rated 4.50/5 from 54 votes. Choose Bibi for a musky and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Maroc for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bibi or Maroc?

Maroc lasts longest (Maroc 70/100, Bibi 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bibi or Maroc?

Bibi projects furthest (Bibi 75/100, Maroc 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bibi and Maroc smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and animalic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Honey and Civet.

Is Bibi or Maroc better for summer or winter?

Bibi suits daytime wear; Maroc suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bibi and Maroc?

Bibi has top notes of White Peach, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Tiare Flower, Rose, Honey and Frangipani, a base of Civet, Oakmoss, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Maroc has top notes of Honey, Geranium, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Moroccan Rose, White Rose and Moroccan Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Palisander Rosewood and Orris Root.