Fragrance comparison

Gianni vs Marquise

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 341 ratings analysed

Gianni

Versace

4.25327 votes

Rank #23,989 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Marquise

Nimere Parfums

3.7914 votes

Rank #42,887 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Gianni
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Marquise
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gianni2/5

Marquise2/5

Ratings & consensus: Gianni
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Marquise
Value for money: Marquise
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gianni

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GianniVersace

MarquiseNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 327 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 37%

3.79/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 5%Had 12%Want 83%

Category winnerGianniRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

327 votes

21%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMarquise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMarquiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

earthy61%

amber100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

tobacco77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SpicesAldehydesFruity NotesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationTuberoseNarcissusGardeniaOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12+ hrs

OakmossBenzoinMyrrhIncenseAmberSandalwoodLeatherPatchouli

Top

FigBlack CurrantChampacaGalbanumArtemisiaSaffronBergamotelemi

Heart

RoseYlang-YlangTuberoseSandalwoodNeroliNarcissusIrisCedar

Base

TobaccoLabdanumMyrrhCacaoOakmossCarnationHoneyStyrax

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Carnation, Tuberose and Narcissus. Durations are only published for Gianni, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring67

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex34

Women64

Date 38%Party 32%Work 16%Casual 14%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,887

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGianniHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gianni Versace by Versace is a fearless 1981 vintage chypre that refuses to whisper. Do not expect modern sugar. Instead, the first blast hits with brisk aldehydes, sharp bergamot, and pungent dry spices that crackle across the air. As the initial sharpness calms, deep carnation and velvety tuberose merge into a dense…

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Marquise is a complex, resinous fragrance that leans heavily into sweet amber and warm spicy accords. The composition opens with a sharp burst of fig and saffron before settling into a dense, long-wearing base of tobacco, cacao, and honey. It is an adventurous choice for enthusiasts who enjoy rich, cold-weather scents…

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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, Gianni or Marquise?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Gianni is rated 4.25/5 from 327 votes; Marquise is rated 3.79/5 from 14 votes. Choose Gianni for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Marquise for a amber and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gianni or Marquise?

They last about the same: Gianni 80/100, Marquise 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gianni or Marquise?

Marquise projects furthest (Marquise 78/100, Gianni 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gianni and Marquise smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Carnation, Tuberose and Narcissus.

Is Gianni or Marquise better for summer or winter?

Gianni suits evening wear; Marquise suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gianni and Marquise?

Gianni has top notes of Spices, Aldehydes, Fruity Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Narcissus and Gardenia, a base of Oakmoss, Benzoin, Myrrh and Incense. Marquise has top notes of Fig, Black Currant, Champaca and Galbanum, heart notes of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Sandalwood, a base of Tobacco, Labdanum, Myrrh and Cacao.