Fragrance comparison

Hercule vs Odyssey Marshmallow

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 71 ratings analysed

Hercule

Chanceux Parfum

4.205 votes

Rank #57,392 SweetAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Odyssey Marshmallow

Armaf

4.1166 votes

Rank #12,165 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Hercule
Choose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Odyssey Marshmallow
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Hercule2/4

Odyssey Marshmallow2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HerculeChanceux Parfum

Odyssey MarshmallowArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%

4.11/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 96%Had 4%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

0%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

42%Love

39%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityHercule

SillageHercule

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value78

Category winnerOdyssey MarshmallowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

coconut61%

sweet100%

fruity86%

powdery72%

vanilla58%

lactonic44%

coconut30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both sweet, powdery and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 mins

CoconutLemon

Heart2 to 4 hrs

MuskStrawberryCotton Candy

Base6 to 8+ hrs

AmberwoodIncenseVanilla

Top

CoconutAppleLemonLily of the ValleyPeony

Heart

MarshmallowStrawberryApricotPeachRaspberryOrange Blossom

Base

Mascarpone CheesePralineVanillaMuskTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesCoconut, Lemon, Musk and Strawberry. Durations are only published for Hercule, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter67

Day79

Night100

Spring100

Summer86

Fall0

Winter93

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

Casual 33%Date 31%Party 23%Work 13%

Men2

Unisex17

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,392

PerfumerLucky Armstrong

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerOdyssey MarshmallowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hercule by Chanceux Parfum starts with a zesty splash of tart lemon balanced by rich coconut cream. That initial burst feels bright and sunny before melting into spun sugar, wild strawberry, and fluffy musk. It never turns sickly, thanks to a stabilizing base of dark incense, golden vanilla, and dry amberwood that kee…

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Armaf Odyssey Marshmallow opens with a bright burst of crisp green apple and tart lemon, quickly softening into a plush, pillowy sweetness. A distinct coconut note weaves through the early stages, preventing the fruit from turning too sharp. As it settles, a thick strawberry and peach syrup emerges, wrapped in a powde…

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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, Hercule or Odyssey Marshmallow?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Hercule is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Odyssey Marshmallow is rated 4.11/5 from 66 votes. Choose Hercule for a sweet and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Odyssey Marshmallow for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Hercule or Odyssey Marshmallow?

Hercule lasts longest (Hercule 80/100, Odyssey Marshmallow 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hercule or Odyssey Marshmallow?

Hercule projects furthest (Hercule 75/100, Odyssey Marshmallow 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hercule and Odyssey Marshmallow smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Coconut, Lemon, Musk and Strawberry.

Is Hercule or Odyssey Marshmallow better for summer or winter?

Hercule suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hercule and Odyssey Marshmallow?

Hercule has top notes of Coconut and Lemon, heart notes of Musk, Strawberry and Cotton Candy, a base of Amberwood, Incense and Vanilla. Odyssey Marshmallow has top notes of Coconut, Apple, Lemon and Lily of the Valley, heart notes of Marshmallow, Strawberry, Apricot and Peach, a base of Mascarpone Cheese, Praline, Vanilla and Musk.