Fragrance comparison

Khanbaliq vs L'Eau de Marmalade

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

3 wins

Khanbaliq

Sigilli

3.8839 votes

Rank #11,012 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

L'Eau de Marmalade

Duerr's

4.001 votes

Rank #69,908 CitrusCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Khanbaliq takes 3 of 3 categories.

Khanbaliq
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
L'Eau de Marmalade
Choose it for a citrus and cinnamon character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Khanbaliq3/3

L'Eau de Marmalade0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KhanbaliqSigilli

L'Eau de MarmaladeDuerr's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 24%Had 15%Want 61%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 8%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityKhanbaliq

SillageKhanbaliq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

fresh84%

woody77%

floral69%

amber61%

citrus100%

cinnamon83%

fresh65%

warm spicy48%

aldehydic30%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both fresh and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderGingerCinnamonBitter Orange

Heart

PeonyPine TreeClovesFirPlum

Base

AmbergrisViolet

Notes

Bitter OrangeCinnamon

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCinnamon and Bitter Orange. Durations are only published for L'Eau de Marmalade, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring14

Summer14

Fall100

Winter100

Day43

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,012

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#69,908

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKhanbaliqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Khanbaliq reads as a spicy floral amber with an unusual green, coniferous edge. The opening points to coriander, ginger, cinnamon and bitter orange, then moves into soft peony, violet, plum and pine, giving it a polished Italian-style feel rather than a heavy oriental profile. It may suit shoppers who want warmth with…

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L'Eau de Marmalade by Duerr's presents a focused citrus gourmand profile built around bitter orange and cinnamon. Originally launched in 2006, this unisex fragrance captures the sharp, tangy character of morning Seville orange preserves rather than a sugary candy. A fizzy, aldehydic sparkle cuts through the initial bu…

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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, Khanbaliq or L'Eau de Marmalade?

Khanbaliq takes 3 of 3 categories. Khanbaliq is rated 3.88/5 from 39 votes; L'Eau de Marmalade is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Khanbaliq for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose L'Eau de Marmalade for a citrus and cinnamon character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Khanbaliq or L'Eau de Marmalade?

Khanbaliq lasts longest (Khanbaliq 82/100, L'Eau de Marmalade 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Khanbaliq or L'Eau de Marmalade?

Khanbaliq projects furthest (Khanbaliq 68/100, L'Eau de Marmalade 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Khanbaliq and L'Eau de Marmalade smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon and Bitter Orange.

Is Khanbaliq or L'Eau de Marmalade better for summer or winter?

Khanbaliq suits evening wear; L'Eau de Marmalade suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Khanbaliq and L'Eau de Marmalade?

Khanbaliq has top notes of Coriander, Ginger, Cinnamon and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Peony, Pine Tree, Cloves and Fir, a base of Ambergris and Violet. L'Eau de Marmalade features Bitter Orange and Cinnamon.