Fragrance comparison

Kawkab vs Marigold

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 62 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kawkab

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.4242 votes

Rank #8,000 AmberTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Marigold

Le Bonheur Perfumes

4.5520 votes

Rank #34,181 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kawkab takes 4 of 5 categories.

Kawkab
Choose it for a amber and tropical character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Marigold
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Kawkab4/5

Marigold1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KawkabAhmed Al Maghribi

MarigoldLe Bonheur Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 27%Had 2%Want 71%

4.55/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 30%Had 6%Want 64%

Category winnerMarigoldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

88%Love

0%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

70%Love

15%Like

15%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

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityKawkab

SillageKawkab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value75

Category winnerKawkabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

tropical92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

oud69%

vanilla61%

fruity100%

woody92%

sweet84%

tropical77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fruity, amber and tropical

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MangoSaffronRoseOrange BlossomPink PepperBergamotPeonyGrapefruit

Heart

AmberIrisTurkish RoseBlack Tea

Base

Tonka BeanOudGaiac WoodPatchouliCypriolMuskCedarwoodCedar

Top1 to 2 hours

MangoRed FruitsLemonGinger

Heart3 to 4 hours

CoumarinCedarwoodJasmine

Base4 to 6 hours

AmberCypriolMusk

InformationalShared notesMango, Amber, Cypriol and Musk. Durations are only published for Marigold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer60

Fall90

Winter100

Day100

Night90

Spring77

Summer100

Fall54

Winter31

Day100

Night54

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex73

Women9

Men24

Unisex71

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#34,181

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerKawkabHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kawkab opens with a bright, juicy mix of mango, citrus and rose, quickly picking up saffron, amber and black tea. On skin, it looks built for lovers of sweet fruity florals with a warm oud-wood base. It reads unisex, slightly rich, and more dressed up than casual. Wear data suggests strong staying power, though projec…

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Marigold by Le Bonheur Perfumes delivers an energetic tropical fruit profile anchored by a crisp woody base. The scent opens with a burst of ripe mango, bright lemon, zesty ginger, and tart red fruits, creating the sensation of fresh fruit slices. As the initial sharpness settles, sweet coumarin, jasmine, and dry ceda…

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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, Kawkab or Marigold?

Kawkab takes 4 of 5 categories. Kawkab is rated 4.42/5 from 42 votes; Marigold is rated 4.55/5 from 20 votes. Choose Kawkab for a amber and tropical character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Marigold for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kawkab or Marigold?

Kawkab lasts longest (Kawkab 87/100, Marigold 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kawkab or Marigold?

Kawkab projects furthest (Kawkab 79/100, Marigold 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kawkab and Marigold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, amber and tropical accords. Common notes include Mango, Amber, Cypriol and Musk.

Is Kawkab or Marigold better for summer or winter?

Kawkab suits daytime wear; Marigold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kawkab and Marigold?

Kawkab has top notes of Mango, Saffron, Rose and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Amber, Iris, Turkish Rose and Black Tea, a base of Tonka Bean, Oud, Gaiac Wood and Patchouli. Marigold has top notes of Mango, Red Fruits, Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Coumarin, Cedarwood and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Cypriol and Musk.