Fragrance comparison

Jill vs Marina Blue

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 185 ratings analysed

6 wins

Jill

Jill Stuart

4.2560 votes

Rank #25,461 FloralFresh

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58%scent match

Closely related

Marina Blue

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.96125 votes

Rank #18,635 FreshFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jill takes 6 of 7 categories.

Jill
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marina Blue
Choose it for a fresh and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Jill6/7

Marina Blue1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JillJill Stuart

Marina BluePrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 25%Had 13%Want 62%

3.96/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 26%Had 33%Want 42%

Category winnerJillRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

53%Like

2%Ok

2%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

22%Love

64%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

125 votes

Category winnerJillMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityJill

SillageJill

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value63

Category winnerJillBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

rose69%

citrus61%

fresh100%

floral92%

aquatic84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

ozonic61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both floral, fresh and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Granny Smith appleAmalfi LemonPearWater LilyBlack Currant

Heart

RoseJasminePeonyMagnoliaAfrican Orange FlowerLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmberVanilleVirginia Cedar

Top30 to 45 minutes

Amalfi LemonMelonGranny Smith applePear

Heart2 to 3 hours

LotusFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base2 to 4 hours

Virginia CedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesGranny Smith apple, Amalfi Lemon, Pear and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Marina Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer42

Fall38

Winter25

Day100

Night10

Spring63

Summer100

Fall18

Winter8

Day100

Night13

Category winnerJillMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,461

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#18,635

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerMarina BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jill by Jill Stuart is a bright, uplifting floral fruity eau de toilette built around crisp green apple, juicy pear, and dewy water lily. First released in 2007, the fragrance opens with a sparkling burst of Amalfi lemon and tart black currant before settling into a romantic bouquet of fresh pink peony, garden rose, m…

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Marina Blue by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a crisp, watery floral fruity fragrance designed for bright, casual wear. It opens with an energetic splash of Amalfi lemon, Granny Smith apple, juicy pear, and sweet melon. As the tart fruitiness softens, the heart brings a calming wash of watery lotus, freesia, lily-of-t…

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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, Jill or Marina Blue?

Jill takes 6 of 7 categories. Jill is rated 4.25/5 from 60 votes; Marina Blue is rated 3.96/5 from 125 votes. Choose Jill for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marina Blue for a fresh and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Jill or Marina Blue?

Jill lasts longest (Jill 62/100, Marina Blue 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jill or Marina Blue?

Projection is very close: Jill 56/100, Marina Blue 55/100 for sillage.

Do Jill and Marina Blue smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and fruity accords. Common notes include Granny Smith apple, Amalfi Lemon, Pear and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Jill or Marina Blue better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marina Blue is the stronger pick. For winter, Jill is the stronger pick. Jill suits daytime wear; Marina Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jill and Marina Blue?

Jill has top notes of Granny Smith apple, Amalfi Lemon, Pear and Water Lily, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Peony and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Vanille. Marina Blue has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Melon, Granny Smith apple and Pear, heart notes of Lotus, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber and Musk.