Flower vs L'Or de Marina
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Princesse Marina De Bourbon
Rank #39,280 White FloralRose
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Or de Marina takes 6 of 7 categories.
FlowerChoose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Or de MarinaChoose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Flower1/7
L'Or de Marina6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Or de Marina
- Community sentiment
- L'Or de Marina
- Longevity
- L'Or de Marina
- Sillage & projection
- L'Or de Marina
- Value for money
- L'Or de Marina
- Versatility
- L'Or de Marina
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Flower
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FlowerMahoganyL'Or de MarinaPrincesse Marina De BourbonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 84 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
4.36/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 29%Had 2%Want 68%
Category winnerL'Or de MarinaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
51%Like
6%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
84 votes
50%Love
43%Like
0%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
28 votes
Category winnerL'Or de MarinaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL'Or de Marina
SillageL'Or de Marina
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'Or de MarinaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
powdery92%
violet84%
iris77%
vanilla69%
green61%
white floral100%
rose83%
musky65%
powdery48%
floral30%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
IrisWhite FlowersVioletJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Heart
Green NotesFruity Notes
Base
VanillaBlack PepperWoody Notes
Top15 to 30 minutes
Violet
Heart2 to 4 hours
White FlowersJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base3 to 6 hours
White MuskCedar
InformationalShared notesWhite Flowers, Violet, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for L'Or de Marina, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer58
Fall68
Winter77
Day100
Night58
Spring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter67
Day71
Night100
Category winnerL'Or de MarinaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,365
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#39,280
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerFlowerHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFlower by Mahogany offers a powdery floral scent profile built around a prominent violet note, settling into a soft vanilla base. It is designed for casual daytime wear during the moderate temperatures of spring. Many reviewers note its similarity to Flower by Kenzo, though it wears lighter and functions almost like a…
Reviews →L'Or de Marina by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a crisp, feminine floral woody musk launched in 2014. It opens with an airy, gentle violet note that feels soft and lightly powdery right out of the bottle. The fragrance quickly unfolds into an abundant white floral bouquet led by heady jasmine, fresh lily-of-the-valle…
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, Flower or L'Or de Marina?
L'Or de Marina takes 6 of 7 categories. Flower is rated 4.00/5 from 84 votes; L'Or de Marina is rated 4.36/5 from 28 votes. Choose Flower for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Or de Marina for a white floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Flower or L'Or de Marina?
L'Or de Marina lasts longest (L'Or de Marina 65/100, Flower 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Flower or L'Or de Marina?
L'Or de Marina projects furthest (L'Or de Marina 65/100, Flower 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Flower and L'Or de Marina smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include White Flowers, Violet, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Flower or L'Or de Marina better for summer or winter?
For summer, L'Or de Marina is the stronger pick. For winter, Flower is the stronger pick. Flower suits daytime wear; L'Or de Marina suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Flower and L'Or de Marina?
Flower has top notes of Iris, White Flowers, Violet and Jasmine, heart notes of Green Notes and Fruity Notes, a base of Vanilla, Black Pepper and Woody Notes. L'Or de Marina has top notes of Violet, heart notes of White Flowers, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of White Musk and Cedar.
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