Double Dare vs Marienbad
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Marienbad takes 7 of 8 categories.
Double DareChoose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
MarienbadChoose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Double Dare1/8
Marienbad7/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Marienbad
- Community sentiment
- Marienbad
- Longevity
- Marienbad
- Sillage & projection
- Marienbad
- Value for money
- Marienbad
- Versatility
- Double Dare
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Marienbad
- Fragranxe ranking
- Marienbad
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Double DarePradaMarienbadPradaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 68 votes
Have 32%Had 9%Want 59%
4.17/ 5 · 178 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
Category winnerMarienbadRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
43%Like
12%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
68 votes
45%Love
37%Like
11%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
178 votes
Category winnerMarienbadMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMarienbad
SillageMarienbad
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMarienbadBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
powdery92%
leather84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
fresh spicy61%
amber100%
powdery91%
animalic83%
balsamic74%
leather65%
smoky56%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both amber, powdery and leather
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotPepperPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
OrrisLabdanumRose
Base6-8+ hrs
LeatherSuedeTolu BalsamAmberwoodVanillaPatchouli
Top15-30 mins
Bergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
RosePlum
Base8-12 hrs
AmberLeatherVanillaIncenseCivetTolu BalsamLabdanumOrris
Category winnerMarienbadLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer50
Fall100
Winter64
Day100
Night76
Spring36
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day88
Night100
Category winnerDouble DareMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36,442
PerfumerDaniela Andrier
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#28,724
PerfumerDaniela Andrier
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMarienbadHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPrada Double Dare turns traditional rough animal hide inside out, presenting a remarkably plush suede and buttery leather accord cushioned by cosmetic orris. Fresh bergamot and pink pepper provide an immediate lift on skin, cutting through the dense resins before the composition settles. As the heart expands, dusty ro…
Reviews →Prada Marienbad opens with an unexpected spark of bright bergamot before plunging headfirst into a shadowy, opulent blend of dark stewed plum and velvety rose. As the initial alcoholic lift evaporates, thick smoky frankincense, cosmetic powdery orris, and worn jacket leather take command of the heart. The base settles…
Reviews →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, Double Dare or Marienbad?
Marienbad takes 7 of 8 categories. Double Dare is rated 3.94/5 from 68 votes; Marienbad is rated 4.17/5 from 178 votes. Choose Double Dare for a amber and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Marienbad for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Double Dare or Marienbad?
Marienbad lasts longest (Marienbad 74/100, Double Dare 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Double Dare or Marienbad?
Marienbad projects furthest (Marienbad 62/100, Double Dare 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Double Dare and Marienbad smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and leather accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orris, Labdanum and Rose.
Is Double Dare or Marienbad better for summer or winter?
For summer, Double Dare is the stronger pick. For winter, Marienbad is the stronger pick. Double Dare suits daytime wear; Marienbad suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Double Dare and Marienbad?
Double Dare has top notes of Bergamot, Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orris, Labdanum and Rose, a base of Leather, Suede, Tolu Balsam and Amberwood. Marienbad has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Plum, a base of Amber, Leather, Vanilla and Incense.
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