Fragrance comparison

John Galliano vs Margarita (Маргарита)

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 3,403 ratings analysed

5 wins

John Galliano

4.113,384 votes

Rank #608 AmberPowdery

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60%scent match

Closely related

Margarita (Маргарита)

Siordia Parfums

3.7919 votes

Rank #53,077 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

John Galliano takes 5 of 5 categories.

John Galliano
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Margarita (Маргарита)
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Best in fall, evening wear.

John Galliano5/5

Margarita (Маргарита)0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

John GallianoJohn Galliano

Margarita (Маргарита)Siordia Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 3,384 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 29%Had 15%Want 56%

Category winnerJohn GallianoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

39%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

3,384 votes

16%Love

58%Like

16%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityJohn Galliano

SillageJohn Galliano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value44

Category winnerJohn GallianoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

powdery92%

violet84%

woody77%

smoky69%

musky61%

powdery100%

violet88%

iris77%

amber65%

floral53%

woody42%

Scent match60%Closely related · both powdery, violet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesAngelicaBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletIrisRoseLavenderPeony

Base8-11 hrs

IncenseAmberPatchouliMuskVirginia Cedar

Notes

VioletPowdery NotesIrisRoseIncensePatchouliAmberMimosa

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesViolet, Iris, Rose and Incense. Durations are only published for John Galliano, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Spring38

Summer75

Fall100

Winter38

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex20

Women78

Date 41%Party 34%Casual 15%Work 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#608

PerfumerAurélien Guichard, Christine Nagel

Launched—

Reviews203

Overall rank#53,077

PerfumerEkaterina Siordia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJohn GallianoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

John Galliano Eau de Parfum opens with an electric shock. Fizzy aldehydes, bitter angelica, and bergamot create a brisk, almost medicinal chill. Give it five minutes. As the sharp solvent edge evaporates, a velvety core of powdery violet, iris, and dark damask rose emerges. The texture feels thick, dark, and romantic.…

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Margarita by Siordia Parfums reads as a powdery floral built around violet and iris, with rose and mimosa softening the heart and amber, patchouli, and incense adding warmth underneath. It usually comes across as feminine, slightly vintage in mood, and more textured than bright. This looks best suited to someone who e…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, John Galliano or Margarita (Маргарита)?

John Galliano takes 5 of 5 categories. John Galliano is rated 4.11/5 from 3,384 votes; Margarita (Маргарита) is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose John Galliano for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Margarita (Маргарита) for a powdery and violet character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, John Galliano or Margarita (Маргарита)?

John Galliano lasts longest (John Galliano 78/100, Margarita (Маргарита) 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, John Galliano or Margarita (Маргарита)?

John Galliano projects furthest (John Galliano 70/100, Margarita (Маргарита) 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do John Galliano and Margarita (Маргарита) smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, violet and amber accords. Common notes include Violet, Iris, Rose and Incense.

Is John Galliano or Margarita (Маргарита) better for summer or winter?

John Galliano suits evening wear; Margarita (Маргарита) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in John Galliano and Margarita (Маргарита)?

John Galliano has top notes of Aldehydes, Angelica and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Rose and Lavender, a base of Incense, Amber, Patchouli and Musk. Margarita (Маргарита) features Violet, Powdery Notes, Iris, Rose and Incense.