Fragrance comparison

Frankenstein vs Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта)

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

Frankenstein

House of Atropa

3.205 votes

Rank #61,167 WoodyOzonic

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40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта)

Odoratika

4.3132 votes

Rank #38,240 MarineWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта) takes 3 of 4 categories.

Frankenstein
Choose it for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта)
Choose it for a marine and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Frankenstein1/4

Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта)3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта)
Sillage & projection: Frankenstein
Value for money: Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта)
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FrankensteinHouse of Atropa

Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта)Odoratika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 4%Had 2%Want 94%

4.31/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 13%Had 13%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

20%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

47%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityNarva Bay (Нарвская Бухта)

SillageFrankenstein

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value60

Category winnerNarva Bay (Нарвская Бухта)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

ozonic92%

anis84%

marine77%

mossy69%

salty61%

marine100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

salty74%

aquatic65%

green56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, marine and salty

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CaloneMatcha TeaOsmanthusGrassRoseTea

Heart2-4 hrs

AniseMossSaltOzonic notesSeaweedGrapesHibiscusLotus

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarOudCypress

Top

Birch LeafPine TreeJuniperCypressGrassThujaGrapefruitMint

Heart

Sea waterSaltSeaweedSandWater LilyFig LeafLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Sea NotesDriftwoodCedarOakmossMossAmberMuskFenugreek

InformationalShared notesGrass, Moss, Salt and Seaweed. Durations are only published for Frankenstein, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day78

Night100

Spring83

Summer100

Fall50

Winter67

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 36%Date 28%Party 20%Work 16%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,167

PerfumerLisa Andrék

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,240

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNarva Bay (Нарвская Бухта)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Atropa Frankenstein starts with a sharp, cooling burst of calone, bitter matcha tea, and fresh green grass. The opening feels bracing and slightly damp. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk marine chill deepens into an unusual heart of salty seaweed, fermented dark grapes, and spicy anise. A faint floral layer o…

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Narva Bay by Odoratika is a woody aquatic fragrance for both men and women, inspired by a coastal landscape. It opens with sharp notes of birch leaf and pine, eventually settling into a blend of sea water and driftwood. This scent is ideal for warm weather wear, offering a refreshing and clean profile that works well …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Frankenstein or Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта)?

Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта) takes 3 of 4 categories. Frankenstein is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes; Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта) is rated 4.31/5 from 32 votes. Choose Frankenstein for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта) for a marine and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Frankenstein or Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта)?

Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта) lasts longest (Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта) 80/100, Frankenstein 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Frankenstein or Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта)?

Frankenstein projects furthest (Frankenstein 75/100, Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта) 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Frankenstein and Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, marine and salty accords. Common notes include Grass, Moss, Salt and Seaweed.

Is Frankenstein or Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта) better for summer or winter?

Frankenstein suits evening wear; Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Frankenstein and Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта)?

Frankenstein has top notes of Calone, Matcha Tea, Osmanthus and Grass, heart notes of Anise, Moss, Salt and Ozonic notes, a base of Cedar, Oud and Cypress. Narva Bay (Нарвская Бухта) has top notes of Birch Leaf, Pine Tree, Juniper and Cypress, heart notes of Sea water, Salt, Seaweed and Sand, a base of Sea Notes, Driftwood, Cedar and Oakmoss.