Fragrance comparison

Blast From the Past vs Marquis

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

3 wins

Blast From the Past

The Dua Brand

4.336 votes

Rank #34,170 AmberAromatic

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Marquis

The Crown Perfumery Co.

4.502 votes

Rank #51,759 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blast From the Past takes 3 of 3 categories.

Blast From the Past
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Marquis
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Blast From the Past3/3

Marquis0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Blast From the Past
Sillage & projection: Blast From the Past
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Blast From the Past

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blast From the PastThe Dua Brand

MarquisThe Crown Perfumery Co.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 48%Had 7%Want 44%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 24%Had 8%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityBlast From the Past

SillageBlast From the Past

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

leather69%

mossy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

green65%

woody53%

herbal42%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

French labdanumCastoreumOakmossJasmineMyrrhRoseAmalfi LemonClary SagePatchouliCorianderBergamotThyme

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotLemonBasilNeroliGalbanumLimeArtemisiaMint

Heart

LavenderJuniper BerriesCorianderClary SageAngelicaRosemary

Base

Precious WoodsAmberOakmoss

InformationalShared notesOakmoss, Clary Sage, Coriander and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Blast From the Past, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall83

Winter83

Day56

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 35%Date 29%Party 20%Work 16%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,170

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#51,759

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlast From the PastHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blast From the Past by The Dua Brand revives the brooding powerhouse style of 1980s masculine perfumery. It bursts open with an assertive blast of Amalfi lemon, zesty lime, and bergamot. That sharp citrus flash lasts about twenty minutes before giving way to a rugged aromatic heart of clary sage, basil, and herbal thy…

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Marquis by The Crown Perfumery Co. is a classic aromatic fougere that leans heavily into herbal and citrus textures. It opens with a bright blast of lime and mint before grounding itself in lavender and clary sage. Best suited for spring mornings and professional office settings, this fragrance offers a clean, traditi…

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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, Blast From the Past or Marquis?

Blast From the Past takes 3 of 3 categories. Blast From the Past is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Marquis is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Blast From the Past for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Marquis for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Which lasts longer, Blast From the Past or Marquis?

Blast From the Past lasts longest (Blast From the Past 77/100, Marquis 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blast From the Past or Marquis?

Blast From the Past projects furthest (Blast From the Past 67/100, Marquis 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blast From the Past and Marquis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Clary Sage, Coriander and Bergamot.

Is Blast From the Past or Marquis better for summer or winter?

Blast From the Past suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blast From the Past and Marquis?

Blast From the Past features French labdanum, Castoreum, Oakmoss, Jasmine and Myrrh. Marquis has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Basil and Neroli, heart notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Coriander and Clary Sage, a base of Precious Woods, Amber and Oakmoss.