Instance Maracujá vs Nectar & Passionfruit
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Nectar & Passionfruit takes 5 of 8 categories.
Instance MaracujáChoose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Nectar & PassionfruitChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Instance Maracujá3/8
Nectar & Passionfruit5/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Nectar & Passionfruit
- Community sentiment
- Nectar & Passionfruit
- Longevity
- Instance Maracujá
- Sillage & projection
- Instance Maracujá
- Value for money
- Nectar & Passionfruit
- Versatility
- Nectar & Passionfruit
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Instance Maracujá
- Fragranxe ranking
- Nectar & Passionfruit
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Instance MaracujáEudoraNectar & PassionfruitMarks & SpencerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 60%Had 18%Want 22%
4.15/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 64%Had 12%Want 24%
Category winnerNectar & PassionfruitRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
20%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
12%Hate
25 votes
44%Love
33%Like
15%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
27 votes
Category winnerNectar & PassionfruitMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityInstance Maracujá
SillageInstance Maracujá
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNectar & PassionfruitBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
sweet92%
white floral84%
fresh77%
tropical69%
powdery61%
citrus100%
fruity86%
tropical72%
sweet58%
amber44%
fresh30%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and tropical
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
LemonMandarin OrangeOrange
Heart2-3 hrs
PassionfruitWhite FlowersRoseWatery NotesViolet
Base4-6 hrs
MuskVanillaAmberCedarPraline
Top20 to 30 minutes
Mandarin Orange
Heart1 to 2 hours
PassionfruitRose
Base2 to 3 hours
Amber
Category winnerInstance MaracujáLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring69
Summer100
Fall38
Winter44
Day100
Night38
Spring62
Summer100
Fall69
Winter54
Day100
Night54
Category winnerNectar & PassionfruitMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#42,133
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#21,539
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerNectar & PassionfruitHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEudora Instance Maracuja bursts open with a bright blast of tart lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and tangy Brazilian passionfruit. The opening hits fast and zesty. A light splash of watery notes and fresh rose petals keeps the tropical fruit from turning sticky or syrupy. As the bright citrus top settles on the skin, a …
Reviews →Nectar & Passionfruit by Marks & Spencer delivers an easygoing splash of sunlit fruit and delicate petals. The scent starts with a crisp burst of mandarin orange, presenting a bright citrus sparkle that immediately feels fresh and welcoming. As the top notes settle, sweet passionfruit blends with soft rose, adding a l…
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, Instance Maracujá or Nectar & Passionfruit?
Nectar & Passionfruit takes 5 of 8 categories. Instance Maracujá is rated 3.92/5 from 25 votes; Nectar & Passionfruit is rated 4.15/5 from 27 votes. Choose Instance Maracujá for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Nectar & Passionfruit for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Instance Maracujá or Nectar & Passionfruit?
Instance Maracujá lasts longest (Instance Maracujá 57/100, Nectar & Passionfruit 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Instance Maracujá or Nectar & Passionfruit?
Instance Maracujá projects furthest (Instance Maracujá 50/100, Nectar & Passionfruit 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Instance Maracujá and Nectar & Passionfruit smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and tropical accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Passionfruit, Rose and Amber.
Is Instance Maracujá or Nectar & Passionfruit better for summer or winter?
For summer, Instance Maracujá is the stronger pick. For winter, Nectar & Passionfruit is the stronger pick. Instance Maracujá suits daytime wear; Nectar & Passionfruit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Instance Maracujá and Nectar & Passionfruit?
Instance Maracujá has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Passionfruit, White Flowers, Rose and Watery Notes, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Amber and Cedar. Nectar & Passionfruit has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Passionfruit and Rose, a base of Amber.
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