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La Fumee vs Marrakesh

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

Updated 614 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marrakesh takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • La Fumee

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.

  • Marrakesh

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

La Fumee2/7
Marrakesh5/7
Ratings & consensus
La Fumee
Community sentiment
La Fumee
Longevity
Marrakesh
Sillage & projection
Marrakesh
Value for money
Marrakesh
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
La FumeeMiller Harris
MarrakeshRegalien
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.29/ 5 · 511 votes
Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%
4.12/ 5 · 103 votes
Have 36%Had 10%Want 54%
Category winnerLa FumeeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
48%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

511 votes

61%Love
24%Like
10%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerLa FumeeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity83
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevityMarrakesh

SillageMarrakesh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value57
Category winnerMarrakeshBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody91%
aromatic83%
smoky74%
warm spicy65%
balsamic56%
amber100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
soft spicy77%
smoky69%
balsamic61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both amber, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
IncenseelemiLavender
Heart
CardamomCorianderCuminChamomileGeranium
Base
French labdanumSandalwoodBirchMoroccan CedarAmberAgarwood (Oud)
Top
CorianderCedar NeedlesPetitgrainLemon
Heart
LavenderCuminJasmine
Base
CedarAmberIncensePatchouli
InformationalShared notesIncense, Lavender, Coriander and Cumin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring56
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring91
Summer31
Fall94
Winter100
Day61
Night100
Category winnerMarrakeshMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men32
Unisex63
Women5
Men67
Unisex31
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,573

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,054

PerfumerFirmenich, MG Gulcicek

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerMarrakeshHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Fumee by Miller Harris starts with a dry puff of incense and elemi resin, mimicking the cold air of a stone church. As the liquid warms on skin, the initial chill dissolves into a dry, crackling wood fire. Unlike heavy, syrup-laden winter scents, this one maintains a breezy quality. Birch wood and Moroccan cedar bu…

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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…

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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, La Fumee or Marrakesh?

Marrakesh takes 5 of 7 categories. La Fumee is rated 4.29/5 from 511 votes; Marrakesh is rated 4.12/5 from 103 votes. Choose La Fumee for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter. Choose Marrakesh for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, La Fumee or Marrakesh?

Marrakesh lasts longest (Marrakesh 83/100, La Fumee 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Fumee or Marrakesh?

Marrakesh projects furthest (Marrakesh 73/100, La Fumee 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Fumee and Marrakesh smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Incense, Lavender, Coriander and Cumin.

Is La Fumee or Marrakesh better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marrakesh is the stronger pick. For winter, La Fumee is the stronger pick. Marrakesh suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Fumee and Marrakesh?

La Fumee has top notes of Incense, elemi and Lavender, heart notes of Cardamom, Coriander, Cumin and Chamomile, a base of French labdanum, Sandalwood, Birch and Moroccan Cedar. 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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