'Ilm vs Marrakech (Марракеш)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
18%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Marrakech (Марракеш) takes 4 of 5 categories.
'IlmChoose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Marrakech (Марракеш)Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
'Ilm1/5
Marrakech (Марракеш)4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Marrakech (Марракеш)
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Marrakech (Марракеш)
- Sillage & projection
- Marrakech (Марракеш)
- Value for money
- Marrakech (Марракеш)
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 'Ilm
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
'IlmXerjoffMarrakech (Марракеш)OdoratikaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 169 votes
Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%
4.50/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 13%Had 9%Want 78%
Category winnerMarrakech (Марракеш)Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate66%Love
12%Like
11%Ok
4%Dislike
7%Hate
169 votes
50%Love
50%Like
0%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
Category winners
LongevityMarrakech (Марракеш)
SillageMarrakech (Марракеш)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMarrakech (Марракеш)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothoud100%
woody83%
animalic65%
amber48%
mossy30%
woody100%
powdery92%
warm spicy84%
smoky77%
white floral69%
leather61%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Laotian OudGurjan balsamAustralian Sandalwood
Heart
AmbergrisOakmossAtlas Cedar
Base
Amber
Top
Atlas CedarCoffeeCorianderSageBergamotTarragon
Heart
TuberoseJasmineCinnamonClovesMarjoramCalamus
Base
MuskVanillaLeatherSmokeSandalwoodHeliotropeOlibanumCastoreum
InformationalShared notesAtlas Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring52
Summer33
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer17
Fall100
Winter100
Day29
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,671
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews22
Overall rank#44,547
PerfumerValeria Karmanova
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner'IlmHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshot'Ilm by Xerjoff focuses almost entirely on unvarnished Laotian oud, opening with a sharp, medicinal pop of Gurjan balsam and Australian Sandalwood. It hits skin with an oily, slightly gasoline-like punch before revealing its deep resinous core. Within thirty minutes, Atlas Cedar and salty ambergris smooth the edges i…
Reviews →Marrakech by Odoratika is a unisex scent that opens with a hit of Atlas Cedar and roasted coffee. This complex creation leans into a warm spicy heart of cinnamon and cloves before settling into a resinous, smoky base of leather and olibanum. It suits those who appreciate a bold, shifting profile for autumn evenings or…
Reviews →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, 'Ilm or Marrakech (Марракеш)?
Marrakech (Марракеш) takes 4 of 5 categories. 'Ilm is rated 4.25/5 from 169 votes; Marrakech (Марракеш) is rated 4.50/5 from 20 votes. Choose 'Ilm for a oud and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Marrakech (Марракеш) for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, 'Ilm or Marrakech (Марракеш)?
They last about the same: Marrakech (Марракеш) 83/100, 'Ilm 81/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, 'Ilm or Marrakech (Марракеш)?
Marrakech (Марракеш) projects furthest (Marrakech (Марракеш) 73/100, 'Ilm 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 'Ilm and Marrakech (Марракеш) smell similar?
Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Atlas Cedar.
Is 'Ilm or Marrakech (Марракеш) better for summer or winter?
Marrakech (Марракеш) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 'Ilm and Marrakech (Марракеш)?
'Ilm has top notes of Laotian Oud, Gurjan balsam and Australian Sandalwood, heart notes of Ambergris, Oakmoss and Atlas Cedar, a base of Amber. Marrakech (Марракеш) has top notes of Atlas Cedar, Coffee, Coriander and Sage, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Cinnamon and Cloves, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Leather and Smoke.
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