Fragrance comparison

HF vs Maroussia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,128 ratings analysed

Kanebo · 1989

2.673 votes

Rank #73,887 AromaticWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Maroussia

Slava Zaitsev

3.703,125 votes

Rank #2,454 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maroussia takes 3 of 4 categories.

HF
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Maroussia
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

HF1/4

Maroussia3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HFKanebo

MaroussiaSlava Zaitsev

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

3.70/ 5 · 3,125 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

27%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

3,125 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate42

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityHF

SillageMaroussia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMaroussiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

white floral92%

amber84%

green77%

powdery69%

floral61%

powdery100%

amber92%

woody84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderBergamotGreen NotesAldehydesFruity Notes

Heart

IrisLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationJasmineRose

Base

VetiverAmberCivetBenzoinMuskPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesOrange BlossomPeachBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

CarnationYlang-YlangTuberoseHeliotropeIrisJasmineRoseOrchid

Base7-10+ hrs

CivetSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVanillaMuskTonka BeanCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Aldehydes, Iris and Carnation. Durations are only published for Maroussia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring27

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men3

Unisex21

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,887

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched1989

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,454

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews203

Category winnerMaroussiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kanebo HF is a crisp green floral fragrance that pairs sharp, dry coriander with a cool, powdery iris. Designed by perfumer Maurice Roucel in 1989, it operates as a subtle, clean skin scent. It is a quiet companion for formal spring mornings or quiet daytime wear.

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Slava Zaitsev Maroussia hits the air with a brisk, soapy rush of aldehydes, crisp bergamot, and sweet orange blossom that immediately brings to mind frosty morning air. As the initial fizzy burst settles, a dense core of spicy carnation, creamy ylang-ylang, and buttery tuberose unfolds across the skin, giving the frag…

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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, HF or Maroussia?

Maroussia takes 3 of 4 categories. HF is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes; Maroussia is rated 3.70/5 from 3,125 votes. Choose HF for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Maroussia for a powdery and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, HF or Maroussia?

HF lasts longest (HF 100/100, Maroussia 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, HF or Maroussia?

Maroussia projects furthest (Maroussia 62/100, HF 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do HF and Maroussia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Aldehydes, Iris and Carnation.

Is HF or Maroussia better for summer or winter?

HF suits evening wear; Maroussia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in HF and Maroussia?

HF has top notes of Coriander, Bergamot, Green Notes and Aldehydes, heart notes of Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Civet and Benzoin. Maroussia has top notes of Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Heliotrope, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Amber and Benzoin.