Knize Sec vs Marrakesh
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Marrakesh takes 6 of 7 categories.
Knize SecChoose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
MarrakeshChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Knize Sec1/7
Marrakesh6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Marrakesh
- Community sentiment
- Marrakesh
- Longevity
- Marrakesh
- Sillage & projection
- Marrakesh
- Value for money
- Knize Sec
- Versatility
- Marrakesh
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Marrakesh
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Knize SecKnizeMarrakeshRegalienWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 162 votes
Have 42%Had 10%Want 48%
4.12/ 5 · 103 votes
Have 36%Had 10%Want 54%
Category winnerMarrakeshRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
40%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
90 votes
61%Love
24%Like
10%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
71 votes
Category winnerMarrakeshMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMarrakesh
SillageMarrakesh
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKnize SecBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
smoky77%
leather69%
lavender61%
amber100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
soft spicy77%
smoky69%
balsamic61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and smoky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OrangeCitrusesAmalfi LemonCoriander
Heart
LavenderJasmineSagePetitgrain
Base
IncenseLeatherAmberMusk
Top
CorianderCedar NeedlesPetitgrainLemon
Heart
LavenderCuminJasmine
Base
CedarAmberIncensePatchouli
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Lavender, Jasmine and Petitgrain. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring56
Summer28
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night45
Spring91
Summer31
Fall94
Winter100
Day61
Night100
Category winnerMarrakeshMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,935
PerfumerFrancois Coty, Vincent Roubert
Launched—
Reviews18
Overall rank#6,054
PerfumerFirmenich, MG Gulcicek
Launched—
Reviews17
Category winnerMarrakeshHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKnize Sec is an aromatic woody fragrance that leans into dry citrus and smoky leather. Launched in 1985 as a sharper, more restrained relative to the classic Knize Ten, it emphasizes a crisp coriander and lemon opening over a base of incense and musk. It offers a refined, professional scent profile suitable for daily …
Reviews →Marrakesh by Regalien is a Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Marrakesh was launched in 2019. Marrakesh was created by MG Gulcicek and Firmenich. Top notes are Coriander, Cedar Needles, Petitgrain and Lemon; middle notes are Lavender, Cumin and Jasmine; base notes are Cedar, Amber, Incense and Patchouli. It opens w…
Reviews →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, Knize Sec or Marrakesh?
Marrakesh takes 6 of 7 categories. Knize Sec is rated 3.74/5 from 162 votes; Marrakesh is rated 4.12/5 from 103 votes. Choose Knize Sec for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Marrakesh for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Knize Sec or Marrakesh?
Marrakesh lasts longest (Marrakesh 83/100, Knize Sec 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Knize Sec or Marrakesh?
Marrakesh projects furthest (Marrakesh 73/100, Knize Sec 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Knize Sec and Marrakesh smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and smoky accords. Common notes include Coriander, Lavender, Jasmine and Petitgrain.
Is Knize Sec or Marrakesh better for summer or winter?
For summer, Marrakesh is the stronger pick. For winter, Marrakesh is the stronger pick. Knize Sec suits daytime wear; Marrakesh suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Knize Sec and Marrakesh?
Knize Sec has top notes of Orange, Citruses, Amalfi Lemon and Coriander, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Sage and Petitgrain, a base of Incense, Leather, Amber and Musk. Marrakesh has top notes of Coriander, Cedar Needles, Petitgrain and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Cumin and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Amber, Incense and Patchouli.
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