Fragrance comparison

Creation vs Marquise

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 589 ratings analysed

3 wins

Creation

Ted Lapidus

3.85575 votes

Rank #4,351 EarthyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Marquise

Nimere Parfums

3.7914 votes

Rank #47,900 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation takes 3 of 5 categories.

Creation
Choose it for a earthy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Marquise
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Creation3/5

Marquise2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CreationTed Lapidus

MarquiseNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 575 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 5%Had 12%Want 83%

Category winnerCreationRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

575 votes

21%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMarquise

SillageMarquise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCreationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

floral92%

mossy84%

white floral77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

tobacco77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both floral, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HoneyCassisNeroliOrris

Heart

CarnationTuberoseRoseJasmine

Base

MossPatchouliAmberMusk

Top

FigBlack CurrantChampacaGalbanumArtemisiaSaffronBergamotelemi

Heart

RoseYlang-YlangTuberoseSandalwoodNeroliNarcissusIrisCedar

Base

TobaccoLabdanumMyrrhCacaoOakmossCarnationHoneyStyrax

InformationalShared notesHoney, Neroli, Carnation and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex31

Women64

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,351

PerfumerJean-Pierre Weil

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#47,900

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCreationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

This formulation brings a distinct floral green density that defies contemporary sugary trends. A sharp burst of cassis and soapy neroli gives way to a bitter carnation and heavy tuberose heart, resting on a thick bed of natural moss and warm patchouli. It suits enthusiasts seeking a vintage aesthetic during chilly au…

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Marquise is a complex, resinous fragrance that leans heavily into sweet amber and warm spicy accords. The composition opens with a sharp burst of fig and saffron before settling into a dense, long-wearing base of tobacco, cacao, and honey. It is an adventurous choice for enthusiasts who enjoy rich, cold-weather scents…

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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, Creation or Marquise?

Creation takes 3 of 5 categories. Creation is rated 3.85/5 from 575 votes; Marquise is rated 3.79/5 from 14 votes. Choose Creation for a earthy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Marquise for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation or Marquise?

Marquise lasts longest (Marquise 80/100, Creation 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation or Marquise?

Marquise projects furthest (Marquise 78/100, Creation 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation and Marquise smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Honey, Neroli, Carnation and Tuberose.

Is Creation or Marquise better for summer or winter?

Marquise suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation and Marquise?

Creation has top notes of Honey, Cassis, Neroli and Orris, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Amber and Musk. Marquise has top notes of Fig, Black Currant, Champaca and Galbanum, heart notes of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Sandalwood, a base of Tobacco, Labdanum, Myrrh and Cacao.