Fragrance comparison

Fire of God vs Marigold

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 69 ratings analysed

Fire of God

Alexandria Fragrances

4.6949 votes

Rank #26,966 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Marigold

Le Bonheur Perfumes

4.5520 votes

Rank #34,181 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marigold takes 3 of 5 categories.

Fire of God
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Marigold
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Fire of God2/5

Marigold3/5

Ratings & consensus: Fire of God
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Marigold
Sillage & projection: Marigold
Value for money: Marigold
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fire of God

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fire of GodAlexandria Fragrances

MarigoldLe Bonheur Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.69/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.55/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 30%Had 6%Want 64%

Category winnerFire of GodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

76%Love

18%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

49 votes

70%Love

15%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityMarigold

SillageMarigold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMarigoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet91%

tropical83%

fresh74%

woody65%

fresh spicy56%

fruity100%

woody92%

sweet84%

tropical77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match68%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and tropical

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MangoRed BerriesGingerLemon

Heart

CoumarinJasmine

Base

MuskAmberOudWoody Notes

Top1 to 2 hours

MangoRed FruitsLemonGinger

Heart3 to 4 hours

CoumarinCedarwoodJasmine

Base4 to 6 hours

AmberCypriolMusk

InformationalShared notesMango, Ginger, Lemon and Coumarin. Durations are only published for Marigold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring77

Summer100

Fall54

Winter31

Day100

Night54

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex60

Women7

Men24

Unisex71

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,966

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,181

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerFire of GodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fire of God opens with a bright mango burst, sharpened by lemon and ginger, then settles into a sweeter, woodier base with amber, musk and oud. It reads tropical first, then warm and smooth. This is a good fit for anyone who enjoys fruity unisex scents with noticeable sweetness and solid staying power. The style feels…

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Marigold by Le Bonheur Perfumes delivers an energetic tropical fruit profile anchored by a crisp woody base. The scent opens with a burst of ripe mango, bright lemon, zesty ginger, and tart red fruits, creating the sensation of fresh fruit slices. As the initial sharpness settles, sweet coumarin, jasmine, and dry ceda…

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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, Fire of God or Marigold?

Marigold takes 3 of 5 categories. Fire of God is rated 4.69/5 from 49 votes; Marigold is rated 4.55/5 from 20 votes. Choose Fire of God for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Marigold for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fire of God or Marigold?

Marigold lasts longest (Marigold 80/100, Fire of God 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fire of God or Marigold?

Marigold projects furthest (Marigold 64/100, Fire of God 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fire of God and Marigold smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and tropical accords. Common notes include Mango, Ginger, Lemon and Coumarin.

Is Fire of God or Marigold better for summer or winter?

Marigold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fire of God and Marigold?

Fire of God has top notes of Mango, Red Berries, Ginger and Lemon, heart notes of Coumarin and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber, Oud and Woody Notes. Marigold has top notes of Mango, Red Fruits, Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Coumarin, Cedarwood and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Cypriol and Musk.