Flagrant Shine vs Mary Ann Powder
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Flagrant ShineChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking.
Mary Ann PowderChoose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Flagrant Shine2/4
Mary Ann Powder2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Mary Ann Powder
- Sillage & projection
- Mary Ann Powder
- Value for money
- Flagrant Shine
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Flagrant Shine
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Flagrant ShineÁgua de CheiroMary Ann PowderDilís ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
3.50/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 38%Had 15%Want 48%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
0%Love
75%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMary Ann Powder
SillageMary Ann Powder
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFlagrant ShineBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
powdery92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
white floral69%
rose61%
vanilla100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
white floral77%
green69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both vanilla and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyBergamot
Heart
RoseJasmineMangoBenzoinMimosaPeonyHeliotrope
Base
VanillaSandalwoodAmberMuskCistus Incanus
Top15 to 30 minutes
PineappleGreen NotesAppleCardamomYellow MandarinRaspberryCoconut
Heart1 to 2 hours
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCoffeeRoseHeliotropeOrange BlossomFreesia
Base2 to 4 hours
VanillaWhite MuskBenzoinTonka BeanSandalwood
InformationalShared notesFreesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Mary Ann Powder, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring100
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#49,199
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#68,740
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerFlagrant ShineHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFlagrant Shine by Água de Cheiro opens with a vibrant mix of pink pepper and freesia. As it develops, notes of mango and rose emerge, creating a powdery and sweet heart. The base settles into a warm, inviting blend of vanilla, amber, and musk. It performs best during the cooler evenings of spring and autumn, offering …
Reviews →Mary Ann Powder by Dilís Parfum delivers a sweet, fruity oriental floral experience centered on a rich vanilla base. The scent begins with a lively burst of pineapple, crisp apple, raspberry, and tart yellow mandarin, cut through with clean green notes and a hint of warm cardamom. As the opening settles, a soft floral…
Reviews →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, Flagrant Shine or Mary Ann Powder?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Flagrant Shine is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Mary Ann Powder is rated 3.50/5 from 8 votes. Choose Flagrant Shine for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Choose Mary Ann Powder for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Flagrant Shine or Mary Ann Powder?
Mary Ann Powder lasts longest (Mary Ann Powder 51/100, Flagrant Shine 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Flagrant Shine or Mary Ann Powder?
Mary Ann Powder projects furthest (Mary Ann Powder 58/100, Flagrant Shine 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Flagrant Shine and Mary Ann Powder smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and white floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine.
Is Flagrant Shine or Mary Ann Powder better for summer or winter?
Mary Ann Powder suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Flagrant Shine and Mary Ann Powder?
Flagrant Shine has top notes of Pink Pepper, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Mango and Benzoin, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. Mary Ann Powder has top notes of Pineapple, Green Notes, Apple and Cardamom, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Coffee and Rose, a base of Vanilla, White Musk, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.
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