Fragrance comparison

Classic vs Laodiceia

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

4 wins

Classic

Marbert

4.119 votes

Rank #39,228 FloralPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Laodiceia

Thera Cosméticos

3.717 votes

Rank #57,174 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classic takes 4 of 4 categories.

Classic
Choose it for a floral and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Laodiceia
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Classic4/4

Laodiceia0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClassicMarbert

LaodiceiaThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 42%Had 26%Want 32%

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 30%Had 25%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

43%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityClassic

SillageClassic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value31

Category winnerClassicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

rose69%

green61%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

white floral83%

woody74%

fresh spicy65%

green56%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

HyacinthPineappleOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseLilyCarnation

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliVanillaSandalwood

Top

Sicilian LemonBergamotWhite LilyOrange BlossomLavenderGalbanumHoneysuckleHyacinth

Heart

LilyMoroccan JasmineCarnationTuberoseIrisYlang-YlangRose

Base

LeatherSandalowoodAmberPatchouliMuskOakmossVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Rose, Lily and Carnation. Durations are only published for Classic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall60

Winter60

Day100

Night39

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 37%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,228

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#57,174

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClassicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marbert Classic delivers an upbeat, traditional chypre floral structure without demanding an acquired taste. The first spray releases a snappy burst of sharp orange and juicy pineapple, immediately backed by crisp, green hyacinth petals. Within twenty minutes, the initial solvent lift settles into a spicy floral heart…

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Laodiceia opens with a sharp burst of galbanum, hyacinth, and bitter Sicilian lemon before unrolling into a dense bouquet of white lily and Moroccan jasmine. As the initial greenery calms, leather and moss anchor the dry-down. It feels tailored for a crisp spring morning when you want a vintage floral profile with ser…

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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, Classic or Laodiceia?

Classic takes 4 of 4 categories. Classic is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Laodiceia is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Classic for a floral and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Laodiceia for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Classic or Laodiceia?

Classic lasts longest (Classic 60/100, Laodiceia 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classic or Laodiceia?

Classic projects furthest (Classic 61/100, Laodiceia 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classic and Laodiceia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and green accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Rose, Lily and Carnation.

Is Classic or Laodiceia better for summer or winter?

Classic suits daytime wear; Laodiceia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classic and Laodiceia?

Classic has top notes of Hyacinth, Pineapple and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Lily and Carnation, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Laodiceia has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot, White Lily and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Lily, Moroccan Jasmine, Carnation and Tuberose, a base of Leather, Sandalowood, Amber and Patchouli.