Fragrance comparison

Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli vs Marasma

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 125 ratings analysed

Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli

Il Profumiere

3.502 votes

Rank #57,681 Warm SpicyBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Marasma

Bois 1920

3.64123 votes

Rank #14,606 CitrusSalty

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli
Choose it for a warm spicy and balsamic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Marasma
Choose it for a citrus and salty character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli2/4

Marasma2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Marasma
Sillage & projection: Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli
Value for money: Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Marasma

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cioccolato Amaro e PatchouliIl Profumiere

MarasmaBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 7%Had 14%Want 79%

3.64/ 5 · 123 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

39%Love

28%Like

17%Ok

10%Dislike

6%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMarasma

SillageCioccolato Amaro e Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value54

Category winnerCioccolato Amaro e PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

balsamic90%

woody80%

chocolate70%

patchouli60%

sweet50%

citrus100%

salty92%

woody84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Copaiba balmDark ChocolatePatchouliSpicy NotesVanillaLemonBergamotPink PepperLilyCardamomAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Finger LimePineappleBergamotCardamom

Heart

SaltArtemisiaLilyBlack Pepper

Base

Guaiac WoodCedarwoodAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Bergamot, Lily and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring86

Summer100

Fall24

Winter8

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men34

Unisex53

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,681

PerfumerMassimiliano Torti

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#14,606

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMarasmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli reads as a spicy, woody chocolate scent with a darker, more aromatic feel than a dessert-style gourmand. Bitter cocoa, patchouli, amber and balsamic warmth shape most of the wear, while citrus and pink pepper suggest a brighter opening. It looks best suited to people who enjoy chocolate fr…

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Marasma opens with bright citrus and juicy pineapple, then quickly picks up a salty, woody texture that gives it a coastal feel without going fully aquatic. The dry-down is smoother and warmer, with amber, cedar and patchouli adding weight. It suits shoppers who enjoy fresh fragrances with more body than a simple summ…

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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, Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli or Marasma?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Marasma is rated 3.64/5 from 123 votes. Choose Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli for a warm spicy and balsamic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Marasma for a citrus and salty character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli or Marasma?

Marasma lasts longest (Marasma 77/100, Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli or Marasma?

Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli projects furthest (Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli 88/100, Marasma 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli and Marasma smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Bergamot, Lily and Cardamom.

Is Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli or Marasma better for summer or winter?

Marasma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli and Marasma?

Cioccolato Amaro e Patchouli features Copaiba balm, Dark Chocolate, Patchouli, Spicy Notes and Vanilla. Marasma has top notes of Finger Lime, Pineapple, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Salt, Artemisia, Lily and Black Pepper, a base of Guaiac Wood, Cedarwood, Amber and Patchouli.