Fragrance comparison

Count vs Othoca

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 64 ratings analysed

4 wins

Count

Marc Joseph

4.3312 votes

Rank #33,072 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Othoca

Sandalia

3.5452 votes

Rank #18,901 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Count takes 4 of 5 categories.

Count
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Othoca
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Count4/5

Othoca1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CountMarc Joseph

OthocaSandalia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 69%Had 16%Want 16%

3.54/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 27%Had 20%Want 53%

Category winnerCountRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

23%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

29%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityCount

SillageCount

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value38

Category winnerCountBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

lavender80%

fresh spicy70%

citrus60%

herbal50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

herbal74%

amber65%

patchouli56%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderMarjoram

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodCedar

Top

Red ThymeMarjoramBergamot

Heart

LavenderCostusJuniper

Base

AmberPatchouliCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Marjoram and Cedar. Durations are only published for Count, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer62

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex73

Women0

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 16%Party 11%

Men58

Unisex21

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,072

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#18,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerOthocaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Joseph Count opens with a crisp splash of tart lemon and bright bergamot that wakes up the senses without smelling synthetic. Give it five minutes. The citrus settles quickly into an aromatic heart dominated by French lavender and crushed herbal marjoram, giving off a clean, mountain-air crispness. As body heat w…

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Sandalia Othoca opens with a sharp burst of red thyme, marjoram, and bergamot that feels crisp and herbal. As the initial citrus fades, juniper and lavender bring an earthy, coastal structure over a heavy base of patchouli, cedar, and vetiver. It smells like wind blowing through dry Mediterranean shrubs near salty coa…

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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, Count or Othoca?

Count takes 4 of 5 categories. Count is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes; Othoca is rated 3.54/5 from 52 votes. Choose Count for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Othoca for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Count or Othoca?

Count lasts longest (Count 74/100, Othoca 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Count or Othoca?

Count projects furthest (Count 65/100, Othoca 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Count and Othoca smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Marjoram and Cedar.

Is Count or Othoca better for summer or winter?

Count suits daytime wear; Othoca suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Count and Othoca?

Count has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender and Marjoram, a base of Sandalwood and Cedar. Othoca has top notes of Red Thyme, Marjoram and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Costus and Juniper, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Cedar and Vetiver.