Fragrance comparison

LA MAR vs Ann-Margret

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 396 ratings analysed

LA MAR

House of BŌ

4.22383 votes

Rank #24,693 White FloralMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ann-Margret

4.5413 votes

Rank #18,649 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ann-Margret takes 5 of 5 categories.

LA MAR
Choose it for a white floral and marine character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ann-Margret
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

LA MAR0/5

Ann-Margret5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LA MARHouse of BŌ

Ann-MargretAnn-Margret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 383 votes

Have 33%Had 3%Want 63%

4.54/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 27%Had 2%Want 71%

Category winnerAnn-MargretRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

32%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

383 votes

69%Love

23%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAnn-Margret

SillageAnn-Margret

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAnn-MargretBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

marine88%

coconut77%

tuberose65%

lactonic53%

aromatic42%

white floral100%

musky92%

amber84%

sweet77%

yellow floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaSea waterPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Indian TuberoseJasmine SambacGinger

Base6-8 hrs

CoconutAlmond MilkOlibanum

Top

BergamotPink Pepper

Heart

GardeniaYlang YlangJasmineRose

Base

MuskAmberCoconut

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Pink Pepper and Coconut. Durations are only published for LA MAR, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer100

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

Casual 36%Date 30%Work 20%Party 14%

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,693

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,649

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerAnn-MargretHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of BŌ LA MAR captures the scent of sun-warmed skin coming straight out of the ocean. The opening pairs creamy gardenia blossoms with a brisk splash of salty sea water and a subtle prickle of pink pepper. As the floral core settles, rich Indian tuberose and jasmine emerge over a smooth base of coconut and almond …

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Ann-Margret opens with a bright burst of Sicilian bergamot and crisp pink pepper before settling into a rich heart of gardenia, ylang ylang, and jasmine. As the white petals relax on skin, a smooth base of clean musk, warm amber, and lactonic coconut emerges to ground the initial floral punch. The composition balances…

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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, LA MAR or Ann-Margret?

Ann-Margret takes 5 of 5 categories. LA MAR is rated 4.22/5 from 383 votes; Ann-Margret is rated 4.54/5 from 13 votes. Choose LA MAR for a white floral and marine character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ann-Margret for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, LA MAR or Ann-Margret?

They last about the same: Ann-Margret 60/100, LA MAR 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, LA MAR or Ann-Margret?

Ann-Margret projects furthest (Ann-Margret 55/100, LA MAR 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do LA MAR and Ann-Margret smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Pink Pepper and Coconut.

Is LA MAR or Ann-Margret better for summer or winter?

LA MAR suits daytime wear; Ann-Margret suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in LA MAR and Ann-Margret?

LA MAR has top notes of Gardenia, Sea water and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Indian Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac and Ginger, a base of Coconut, Almond Milk and Olibanum. Ann-Margret has top notes of Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Gardenia, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber and Coconut.