Fragrance comparison

Expression vs Maroc

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 268 ratings analysed

Expression

Jacques Fath

4.23214 votes

Rank #3,034 WoodyHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Maroc

Charles Revson

4.5054 votes

Rank #30,162 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Expression
Choose it for a woody and honey character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Maroc
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Expression3/7

Maroc3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ExpressionJacques Fath

MarocCharles Revson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

Category winnerMarocRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

185 votes

74%Love

13%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerExpressionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityExpression

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value52

Category winnerMarocBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

honey92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

animalic69%

green61%

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

rose77%

musky69%

animalic61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, earthy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesMandarin OrangeGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

HoneyGalbanumCarnationRoseCorianderYlang-YlangIris

Base

BeeswaxLeatherAmbergrisOakmossPatchouliOrris RootVetiverSandalwood

Top20-30 mins

HoneyGeraniumCorianderBergamotAldehydes

Heart2-4 hrs

Moroccan RoseWhite RoseMoroccan Jasmine

Base7-10+ hrs

OakmossPatchouliPalisander RosewoodOrris RootVetiverCivetAmbergrisMusk

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Honey and Coriander. Durations are only published for Maroc, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring31

Summer19

Fall100

Winter69

Day79

Night100

Category winnerMarocMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Date 35%Party 24%Casual 22%Work 19%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,034

PerfumerRaymond Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#30,162

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerExpressionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Expression by Jacques Fath is a potent 1977 oriental floral. It opens with sharp, soapy aldehydes and green notes before settling into a deep, honeyed leather base. This classic composition rewards those who appreciate traditional, heavy-hitting oakmoss and carnation. Best suited for cooler weather when its complex, a…

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Maroc by Charles Revson is an unapologetic, vintage chypre packed with wild Moroccan rose, dark oakmoss, and pungent raw honey. The opening hits fast. A fizzy rush of coriander, aldehydes, and sharp green geranium cuts straight through the air before settling into velvety rose petals. Earthy patchouli and animalic civ…

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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, Expression or Maroc?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Expression is rated 4.23/5 from 214 votes; Maroc is rated 4.50/5 from 54 votes. Choose Expression for a woody and honey character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Maroc for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Expression or Maroc?

Expression lasts longest (Expression 76/100, Maroc 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Expression or Maroc?

Projection is very close: Expression 72/100, Maroc 72/100 for sillage.

Do Expression and Maroc smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Honey and Coriander.

Is Expression or Maroc better for summer or winter?

For summer, Maroc is the stronger pick. For winter, Expression is the stronger pick. Maroc suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Expression and Maroc?

Expression has top notes of Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Galbanum, Carnation and Rose, a base of Beeswax, Leather, Ambergris and Oakmoss. Maroc has top notes of Honey, Geranium, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Moroccan Rose, White Rose and Moroccan Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Palisander Rosewood and Orris Root.