Fragrance comparison

Chimère vs Marrakesh

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 45 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chimère

Prince Matchabelli

4.3622 votes

Rank #22,102 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Marrakesh

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.3023 votes

Rank #44,428 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chimère takes 3 of 5 categories.

Chimère
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Marrakesh
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Chimère3/5

Marrakesh2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChimèrePrince Matchabelli

MarrakeshAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 43%Had 21%Want 36%

4.30/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 64%

Category winnerChimèreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

55%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

48%Love

35%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityMarrakesh

SillageMarrakesh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value58

Category winnerChimèreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral90%

patchouli80%

warm spicy70%

rose60%

fresh50%

amber100%

warm spicy90%

woody80%

balsamic70%

smoky60%

oud50%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Woodsy NotesPatchouliRoseLily-of-the-ValleySpicesJasmineGardenia

No top / heart / base split published

Top

IncenseSaffronSpicesRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

MyrrhAmberJasmineMuskOrris RootLily

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesWoodsy Notes, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Spices. Durations are only published for Chimère, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring13

Summer25

Fall100

Winter63

Day33

Night100

Spring64

Summer9

Fall100

Winter82

Day45

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men42

Unisex58

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#44,428

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChimèreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chimère by Prince Matchabelli is a vintage chypre floral cologne originally introduced in 1980. Built around rich woodsy notes, crisp gardenia, heady jasmine, and earthy patchouli, it delivers an unmistakably classic profile. The initial spray brings a burst of white floral brightness with lily-of-the-valley and sweet…

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Marrakesh opens with an immediate hit of dry saffron, smoky incense, and crushed black pepper spices. A faint touch of velvet rose cuts through the initial smoke, preventing the top notes from turning overly medicinal. As the opening settles after twenty minutes, rich myrrh and warm amber take over the heart, supporte…

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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, Chimère or Marrakesh?

Chimère takes 3 of 5 categories. Chimère is rated 4.36/5 from 22 votes; Marrakesh is rated 4.30/5 from 23 votes. Choose Chimère for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Marrakesh for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chimère or Marrakesh?

Marrakesh lasts longest (Marrakesh 74/100, Chimère 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chimère or Marrakesh?

Marrakesh projects furthest (Marrakesh 61/100, Chimère 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chimère and Marrakesh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Woodsy Notes, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Spices.

Is Chimère or Marrakesh better for summer or winter?

Chimère suits evening wear; Marrakesh suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chimère and Marrakesh?

Chimère features Woodsy Notes, Patchouli, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Spices. Marrakesh has top notes of Incense, Saffron, Spices and Rose, heart notes of Myrrh, Amber, Jasmine and Musk, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Woodsy Notes.