Fragrance comparison

Expression vs Maroussia

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,169 ratings analysed

Expression

Ésika

3.5244 votes

Rank #40,174 White FloralCitrus

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10%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Maroussia

Slava Zaitsev

3.703,125 votes

Rank #2,451 PowderyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maroussia takes 6 of 7 categories.

Expression
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Maroussia
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Expression1/7

Maroussia6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ExpressionÉsika

MaroussiaSlava Zaitsev

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 49%Had 30%Want 21%

3.70/ 5 · 3,125 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerMaroussiaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

23%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

27%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

3,125 votes

Category winnerMaroussiaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityMaroussia

SillageMaroussia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMaroussiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

white floral100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

aldehydic77%

sweet69%

fresh61%

powdery100%

amber92%

woody84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match10%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotAldehydesPeachApple

Heart

Ylang-YlangGardeniaJasmineOrange BlossomMimosa

Base

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Top15-30 mins

AldehydesOrange BlossomPeachBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

CarnationYlang-YlangTuberoseHeliotropeIrisJasmineRoseOrchid

Base7-10+ hrs

CivetSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVanillaMuskTonka BeanCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Aldehydes, Peach and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Maroussia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night53

Spring27

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerExpressionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men3

Unisex21

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,174

PerfumerAntonio Amador

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,451

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews203

Category winnerMaroussiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Expression by Ésika is a bright, clean floral perfume that pairs crisp orchard fruits with a classic bouquet of white and yellow flowers. It opens with an energizing splash of sparkling aldehydes, tart bergamot, crunchy green apple, and juicy peach, instantly creating a fresh, sunlit mood. As it warms on the skin, cre…

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Slava Zaitsev Maroussia hits the air with a brisk, soapy rush of aldehydes, crisp bergamot, and sweet orange blossom that immediately brings to mind frosty morning air. As the initial fizzy burst settles, a dense core of spicy carnation, creamy ylang-ylang, and buttery tuberose unfolds across the skin, giving the frag…

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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, Expression or Maroussia?

Maroussia takes 6 of 7 categories. Expression is rated 3.52/5 from 44 votes; Maroussia is rated 3.70/5 from 3,125 votes. Choose Expression for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Maroussia for a powdery and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Expression or Maroussia?

They last about the same: Maroussia 67/100, Expression 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Expression or Maroussia?

Projection is very close: Maroussia 62/100, Expression 61/100 for sillage.

Do Expression and Maroussia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Aldehydes, Peach and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Expression or Maroussia better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Expression and Maroussia?

Expression has top notes of Bergamot, Aldehydes, Peach and Apple, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. Maroussia has top notes of Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Heliotrope, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Amber and Benzoin.