Fragrance comparison

Hana Matsuri vs Marjan

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 84 ratings analysed

Hana Matsuri

DI SER

4.1352 votes

Rank #20,216 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Marjan

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.5332 votes

Rank #20,453 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marjan takes 4 of 7 categories.

Hana Matsuri
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marjan
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hana Matsuri3/7

Marjan4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hana MatsuriDI SER

MarjanAl Haramain Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%

3.53/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 50%Had 22%Want 28%

Category winnerHana MatsuriRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

52 votes

19%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

28%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerHana MatsuriMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMarjan

SillageMarjan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMarjanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

floral84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

mossy61%

woody100%

warm spicy91%

aromatic83%

amber74%

floral65%

oud56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Pine TreeOakmossYuzuViolet LeafJapanese pepperVetiverJapanese Cherry BlossomPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)MagnoliaCitrusesJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Pine TreeSpicy NotesAmberAgarwood (Oud)Floral NotesPatchouliSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPine Tree, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Hana Matsuri, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer58

Fall79

Winter58

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer58

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerMarjanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex58

Women13

Casual 41%Work 37%Date 16%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,216

PerfumerYasuyuki Shinohara

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#20,453

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerHana MatsuriHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DI SER Hana Matsuri smells like a misty Hokkaido cedar forest right after a spring downpour. Crisp yuzu and pungent Japanese pepper crackle on the skin during the first five minutes. Then, damp pine needles and green violet leaf emerge alongside a subtle, unsweetened cherry blossom note. The base rests on authentic oa…

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Marjan is a sweet, bright amber-woods scent that keeps a fresh citrus lift from start to finish. Expect lime and bergamot style sparkle up top, a soft floral touch (often read as rose), then a warm base of cedar, patchouli and musky amber. It wears like an attar style blend, unusual in a good way, with a clean, slight…

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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, Hana Matsuri or Marjan?

Marjan takes 4 of 7 categories. Hana Matsuri is rated 4.13/5 from 52 votes; Marjan is rated 3.53/5 from 32 votes. Choose Hana Matsuri for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marjan for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hana Matsuri or Marjan?

Marjan lasts longest (Marjan 82/100, Hana Matsuri 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hana Matsuri or Marjan?

Marjan projects furthest (Marjan 61/100, Hana Matsuri 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hana Matsuri and Marjan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and floral accords. Common notes include Pine Tree, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Hana Matsuri or Marjan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hana Matsuri is the stronger pick. For winter, Hana Matsuri is the stronger pick. Hana Matsuri suits daytime wear; Marjan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hana Matsuri and Marjan?

Hana Matsuri features Pine Tree, Oakmoss, Yuzu, Violet Leaf and Japanese pepper. Marjan features Pine Tree, Spicy Notes, Amber, Agarwood (Oud) and Floral Notes.