Fragrance comparison

Ha Long Bay vs Marigold

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 76 ratings analysed

Ha Long Bay

Jovoy Paris

3.7556 votes

Rank #34,507 TropicalWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Marigold

Le Bonheur Perfumes

4.5520 votes

Rank #34,181 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marigold takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ha Long Bay
Choose it for a tropical and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Marigold
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ha Long Bay0/5

Marigold4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ha Long BayJovoy Paris

MarigoldLe Bonheur Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

4.55/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 30%Had 6%Want 64%

Category winnerMarigoldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

32%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

56 votes

70%Love

15%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityMarigold

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMarigoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tropical100%

woody92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

leather61%

fruity100%

woody92%

sweet84%

tropical77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and tropical

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MangoCardamomBlack Pepper

Heart

LeatherCypriolCedarwood

Base

Orcanox™AmberwoodPatchouli

Top1 to 2 hours

MangoRed FruitsLemonGinger

Heart3 to 4 hours

CoumarinCedarwoodJasmine

Base4 to 6 hours

AmberCypriolMusk

InformationalShared notesMango, Cypriol and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Marigold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer77

Fall100

Winter32

Day100

Night61

Spring77

Summer100

Fall54

Winter31

Day100

Night54

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex67

Women7

Men24

Unisex71

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,507

PerfumerVéronique Nyberg

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,181

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMarigoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jovoy Paris introduces Ha Long Bay, a vibrant blend of tropical mango and dark spices. It merges juicy sweetness with cypriol and leather, creating a smoky, woody drydown. This scent fits casual spring days and damp autumn afternoons for wearers who want something bold.

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Marigold by Le Bonheur Perfumes delivers an energetic tropical fruit profile anchored by a crisp woody base. The scent opens with a burst of ripe mango, bright lemon, zesty ginger, and tart red fruits, creating the sensation of fresh fruit slices. As the initial sharpness settles, sweet coumarin, jasmine, and dry ceda…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ha Long Bay or Marigold?

Marigold takes 4 of 5 categories. Ha Long Bay is rated 3.75/5 from 56 votes; Marigold is rated 4.55/5 from 20 votes. Choose Ha Long Bay for a tropical and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Marigold for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ha Long Bay or Marigold?

Marigold lasts longest (Marigold 80/100, Ha Long Bay 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ha Long Bay or Marigold?

Projection is very close: Ha Long Bay 64/100, Marigold 64/100 for sillage.

Do Ha Long Bay and Marigold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and tropical accords. Common notes include Mango, Cypriol and Cedarwood.

Is Ha Long Bay or Marigold better for summer or winter?

Ha Long Bay suits daytime wear; Marigold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ha Long Bay and Marigold?

Ha Long Bay has top notes of Mango, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Leather, Cypriol and Cedarwood, a base of Orcanox™, Amberwood and Patchouli. Marigold has top notes of Mango, Red Fruits, Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Coumarin, Cedarwood and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Cypriol and Musk.