Princesse Marina De Bourbon
Rank #20,558 CitrusWhite Floral
Fleur de Lys vs Marina Blue
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Marina Blue takes 7 of 8 categories.
Fleur de LysChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Marina BlueChoose it for a fresh and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Fleur de Lys1/8
Marina Blue7/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Marina Blue
- Community sentiment
- Marina Blue
- Longevity
- Marina Blue
- Sillage & projection
- Marina Blue
- Value for money
- Marina Blue
- Versatility
- Fleur de Lys
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Marina Blue
- Fragranxe ranking
- Marina Blue
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Fleur de LysPrincesse Marina De BourbonMarina BluePrincesse Marina De BourbonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.78/ 5 · 213 votes
Have 24%Had 34%Want 41%
3.96/ 5 · 125 votes
Have 26%Had 33%Want 42%
Category winnerMarina BlueRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate17%Love
62%Like
1%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate
213 votes
22%Love
64%Like
4%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
125 votes
Category winnerMarina BlueMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMarina Blue
SillageMarina Blue
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMarina BlueBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
white floral92%
woody84%
fresh77%
green69%
fruity61%
fresh100%
floral92%
aquatic84%
fruity77%
citrus69%
ozonic61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh, citrus and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Amalfi LemonBambooGranny Smith apple
Heart1 to 2 hours
LilyJasmineHyacinthRose
Base2 to 3 hours
Virginia CedarMuskWoodsy NotesAmber
Top30 to 45 minutes
Amalfi LemonMelonGranny Smith applePear
Heart2 to 3 hours
LotusFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyViolet
Base2 to 4 hours
Virginia CedarAmberMusk
Category winnerMarina BlueLongest dry-down: 2 to 4 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring84
Summer100
Fall13
Winter9
Day100
Night7
Spring63
Summer100
Fall18
Winter8
Day100
Night13
Category winnerFleur de LysMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#20,558
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#18,635
PerfumerOlivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerMarina BlueHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFleur de Lys by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a crisp floral green eau de parfum built around sharp citrus and watery garden petals. The scent opens with a burst of tart Amalfi lemon, crisp Granny Smith apple, and green bamboo leaves that provide an immediate cooling sensation. As the initial brightness settles, a fl…
Reviews →Marina Blue by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a crisp, watery floral fruity fragrance designed for bright, casual wear. It opens with an energetic splash of Amalfi lemon, Granny Smith apple, juicy pear, and sweet melon. As the tart fruitiness softens, the heart brings a calming wash of watery lotus, freesia, lily-of-t…
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, Fleur de Lys or Marina Blue?
Marina Blue takes 7 of 8 categories. Fleur de Lys is rated 3.78/5 from 213 votes; Marina Blue is rated 3.96/5 from 125 votes. Choose Fleur de Lys for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Marina Blue for a fresh and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Fleur de Lys or Marina Blue?
Marina Blue lasts longest (Marina Blue 56/100, Fleur de Lys 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Fleur de Lys or Marina Blue?
Marina Blue projects furthest (Marina Blue 55/100, Fleur de Lys 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Fleur de Lys and Marina Blue smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Granny Smith apple, Virginia Cedar and Musk.
Is Fleur de Lys or Marina Blue better for summer or winter?
For summer, Fleur de Lys is the stronger pick. For winter, Fleur de Lys is the stronger pick. Fleur de Lys suits daytime wear; Marina Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fleur de Lys and Marina Blue?
Fleur de Lys has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bamboo and Granny Smith apple, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine, Hyacinth and Rose, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk, Woodsy Notes and Amber. Marina Blue has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Melon, Granny Smith apple and Pear, heart notes of Lotus, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber and Musk.
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