Fragrance comparison

Eclat vs Marjan Gold

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

3 wins

Eclat

Merhis Perfumes

4.1619 votes

Rank #37,505 FloralVanilla

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Marjan Gold

Armaf

3.6819 votes

Rank #38,668 Warm SpicyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eclat takes 3 of 5 categories.

Eclat
Choose it for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Marjan Gold
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Eclat3/5

Marjan Gold2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EclatMerhis Perfumes

Marjan GoldArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 22%Had 27%Want 51%

3.68/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 20%Had 11%Want 69%

Category winnerEclatRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

58%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

32%Love

26%Like

21%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityEclat

SillageMarjan Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMarjan GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

vanilla92%

fruity84%

rose77%

fresh69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

floral84%

powdery77%

woody69%

fruity61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both floral, vanilla and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cherry BlossomPear

Heart

RoseOrange Blossom

Base

VanillaWoody NotesAmber

Top

SaffronPearRaspberry

Heart

CarnationRoseJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

VanillaAmberSandalwoodMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPear, Rose, Orange Blossom and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Spring43

Summer43

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#38,668

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerEclatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eclat by Merhis Perfumes opens with crisp pear and light cherry blossom before settling into a warmer floral heart of rose and orange blossom. The base relies on amber, vanilla, and dark woody notes to give the floral elements substance as the scent matures on skin. It strikes a balance between fresh fruitiness and dr…

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Marjan Gold opens with a sharp kick of saffron mixed with the sweetness of ripe raspberry. As it warms on the skin, a dry, leathery suede emerges to ground the initial sweetness, keeping the blend from turning into a simple fruity floral. It is a dense, warm scent that works best in cool autumn weather or for evening …

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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, Eclat or Marjan Gold?

Eclat takes 3 of 5 categories. Eclat is rated 4.16/5 from 19 votes; Marjan Gold is rated 3.68/5 from 19 votes. Choose Eclat for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Marjan Gold for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eclat or Marjan Gold?

Eclat lasts longest (Eclat 64/100, Marjan Gold 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eclat or Marjan Gold?

Marjan Gold projects furthest (Marjan Gold 72/100, Eclat 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eclat and Marjan Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, vanilla and fruity accords. Common notes include Pear, Rose, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.

Is Eclat or Marjan Gold better for summer or winter?

Eclat suits daytime wear; Marjan Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eclat and Marjan Gold?

Eclat has top notes of Cherry Blossom and Pear, heart notes of Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes and Amber. Marjan Gold has top notes of Saffron, Pear and Raspberry, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk.