Fragrance comparison

Epatage vs Margarita

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

2 wins

Epatage

Brocard

3.002 votes

Rank #72,446 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Margarita

Apple Parfums

4.2020 votes

Rank #48,983 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Epatage takes 2 of 3 categories.

Epatage
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Margarita
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Epatage2/3

Margarita1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EpatageBrocard

MargaritaApple Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 71%

4.20/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 30%Had 43%Want 28%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

35%Love

55%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity31

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityEpatage

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerEpatageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

cacao69%

fresh61%

floral100%

fresh83%

citrus65%

fruity48%

rose30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LilacHeliotropeLemon Leaf

Heart

GardeniaCocoaTonka BeanOrris RootJasminePeachPeonyGreen Tea

Base

VanillaCedarMuskAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

LilacPeonyWisteria

Heart

PeachLemon

Base

CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesLilac, Peach, Peony and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,446

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,983

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMargaritaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Epatage by Brocard opens with a sharp flash of green lemon leaf before settling into a powdery floral heart of lilac, heliotrope, and creamy gardenia. As the top notes recede, a distinct lactonic cocoa and sweet tonka bean accord emerges alongside soft osmanthus and peach nuances, giving the white florals a comforting…

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Margarita by Apple Parfums presents a light floral composition centered on fresh lilac, peony, and purple wisteria. The spray opens with a crisp splash of lemon that quickly meets the soft petal bouquet. As the scent settles, a gentle peach note introduces mild fruity sweetness without becoming heavy or syrupy. Dry do…

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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, Epatage or Margarita?

Epatage takes 2 of 3 categories. Epatage is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Margarita is rated 4.20/5 from 20 votes. Choose Epatage for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Margarita for a floral and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Epatage or Margarita?

Epatage lasts longest (Epatage 60/100, Margarita 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Epatage and Margarita smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Lilac, Peach, Peony and Cedar.

Is Epatage or Margarita better for summer or winter?

Epatage suits daytime wear; Margarita suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Epatage and Margarita?

Epatage has top notes of Lilac, Heliotrope and Lemon Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, Cocoa, Tonka Bean and Orris Root, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Musk and Amber. Margarita has top notes of Lilac, Peony and Wisteria, heart notes of Peach and Lemon, a base of Cedar and Amber.