Fragrance comparison

Irth vs Marienbad

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 317 ratings analysed

6 wins

Irth

Nabeel

4.32139 votes

Rank #7,296 WoodyFruity

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19%scent match

Clearly different

Marienbad

Prada

4.17178 votes

Rank #28,827 AmberPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Irth takes 6 of 7 categories.

Irth
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Marienbad
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Irth6/7

Marienbad1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IrthNabeel

MarienbadPrada

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%

4.17/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerIrthRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

45%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

178 votes

Category winnerIrthMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMarienbad

SillageIrth

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value35

Category winnerIrthBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

musky69%

rose61%

amber100%

powdery91%

animalic83%

balsamic74%

leather65%

smoky56%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Damask RoseSpicesDried FruitsStrawberryPeachCandied FruitsPineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseOudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisCedarwoodLily of the ValleyVioletIris

Base

White MuskVanillaLeatherAmberAmbergrisCivetGuaiac WoodSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RosePlum

Base8-12 hrs

AmberLeatherVanillaIncenseCivetTolu BalsamLabdanumOrris

InformationalShared notesRose, Vanilla, Leather and Amber. Durations are only published for Marienbad, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Category winnerIrthMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

Men17

Unisex65

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,296

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#28,827

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIrthHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nabeel Irth arrives as a dense, sweet-spicy scent that commands attention. Released in 2023, it merges a heavy dose of dried fruits, strawberry, and cinnamon with a dark base of leather, amber, and incense. It fits best in freezing winter weather, wrapping the wearer in a thick, warm shield of exotic spices and woods.

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Prada Marienbad opens with an unexpected spark of bright bergamot before plunging headfirst into a shadowy, opulent blend of dark stewed plum and velvety rose. As the initial alcoholic lift evaporates, thick smoky frankincense, cosmetic powdery orris, and worn jacket leather take command of the heart. The base settles…

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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, Irth or Marienbad?

Irth takes 6 of 7 categories. Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes; Marienbad is rated 4.17/5 from 178 votes. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Marienbad for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Irth or Marienbad?

They last about the same: Marienbad 74/100, Irth 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Irth or Marienbad?

Projection is very close: Irth 64/100, Marienbad 62/100 for sillage.

Do Irth and Marienbad smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Rose, Vanilla, Leather and Amber.

Is Irth or Marienbad better for summer or winter?

For summer, Irth is the stronger pick. For winter, Irth is the stronger pick. Marienbad suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Irth and Marienbad?

Irth has top notes of Damask Rose, Spices, Dried Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose, Oud, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amyris, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Leather and Amber. Marienbad has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Plum, a base of Amber, Leather, Vanilla and Incense.