Fragrance comparison

LA MAR vs Annika

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 394 ratings analysed

4 wins

LA MAR

House of BŌ

4.22383 votes

Rank #24,693 White FloralMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Annika

Annika Sorenstam

3.0011 votes

Rank #54,022 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

LA MAR takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

LA MAR4/4

Annika0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LA MARHouse of BŌ

AnnikaAnnika Sorenstam

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 383 votes

Have 33%Had 3%Want 63%

3.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 27%Had 24%Want 48%

Category winnerLA MARRating 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

9%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

55%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityLA MAR

SillageLA MAR

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

marine88%

coconut77%

tuberose65%

lactonic53%

aromatic42%

floral100%

amber91%

white floral83%

vanilla74%

sweet65%

powdery56%

Scent match18%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

African Orange FlowerPassion FlowerGardeniaOlibanumMandarin OrangeGrapefruitSea waterPepper

Heart

RoseFreesiaCyclamenJasmineOrchidHeliotropeCarnationNarcissus

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodAmberMuskBenzoinOakmossLeather

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Sea water and Olibanum. 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

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,693

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,022

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerLA MARHigher 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 …

Reviews →

Annika is a sweet floral woody musk built around bright orange blossom, passion flower, gardenia, rose, freesia and a warm tonka, amber and sandalwood base. It reads feminine, polished and floral first, with creamy white flowers, soft powder and a lightly spicy sweetness underneath. Reactions are split. One wearer fou…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, LA MAR or Annika?

LA MAR takes 4 of 4 categories. LA MAR is rated 4.22/5 from 383 votes; Annika is rated 3.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose LA MAR for a white floral and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Annika for a floral and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, LA MAR or Annika?

LA MAR lasts longest (LA MAR 59/100, Annika 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, LA MAR or Annika?

LA MAR projects furthest (LA MAR 48/100, Annika 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do LA MAR and Annika smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Sea water and Olibanum.

Is LA MAR or Annika better for summer or winter?

LA MAR suits daytime wear; Annika suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in LA MAR and Annika?

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. Annika has top notes of African Orange Flower, Passion Flower, Gardenia and Olibanum, heart notes of Rose, Freesia, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.