Fragrance comparison

LA MAR vs Bianca Forte

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 464 ratings analysed

LA MAR

House of BŌ

4.22383 votes

Rank #24,693 White FloralMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Bianca Forte

Cristian Cavagna

3.9481 votes

Rank #26,778 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bianca Forte takes 5 of 8 categories.

LA MAR
Choose it for a white floral and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bianca Forte
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

LA MAR3/8

Bianca Forte5/8

Ratings & consensus: LA MAR
Community sentiment: LA MAR
Longevity: Bianca Forte
Sillage & projection: Bianca Forte
Value for money: Bianca Forte
Versatility: Bianca Forte
Note pyramid (duration): Bianca Forte
Fragranxe ranking: LA MAR

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LA MARHouse of BŌ

Bianca ForteCristian Cavagna

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 383 votes

Have 33%Had 3%Want 63%

3.94/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

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

43%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

81 votes

Category winnerLA MARMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBianca Forte

SillageBianca Forte

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value47

Category winnerBianca ForteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

marine88%

coconut77%

tuberose65%

lactonic53%

aromatic42%

white floral100%

green92%

tuberose84%

sweet77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral and tuberose

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

Top20-30 mins

Banana LeafCoconutGinger

Heart3-4 hrs

TuberoseYlang YlangGardenia

Base8-12 hrs

Indian TuberoseSandalwoodVanillaTolu Balsam

Category winnerBianca ForteLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer71

Fall86

Winter54

Day100

Night78

Category winnerBianca ForteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

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

Men2

Unisex38

Women60

Date 35%Party 28%Casual 21%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,693

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,778

PerfumerArturetto Landi, Cristian Cavagna

Launched—

Reviews0

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 …

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Bianca Forte by Cristian Cavagna opens with the crisp crunch of green banana leaf, paired with warm ginger and a subtle hint of milky coconut. As the initial freshness softens, an opulent bouquet of tuberose, gardenia, and ylang ylang unfolds on the skin, delivering a creamy, narcotic floral presence. The base settles…

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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 Bianca Forte?

Bianca Forte takes 5 of 8 categories. LA MAR is rated 4.22/5 from 383 votes; Bianca Forte is rated 3.94/5 from 81 votes. Choose LA MAR for a white floral and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bianca Forte for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, LA MAR or Bianca Forte?

Bianca Forte lasts longest (Bianca Forte 85/100, LA MAR 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, LA MAR or Bianca Forte?

Bianca Forte projects furthest (Bianca Forte 77/100, LA MAR 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do LA MAR and Bianca Forte smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and tuberose accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Indian Tuberose, Ginger and Coconut.

Is LA MAR or Bianca Forte better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bianca Forte is the stronger pick. For winter, Bianca Forte is the stronger pick. LA MAR suits daytime wear; Bianca Forte suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in LA MAR and Bianca Forte?

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. Bianca Forte has top notes of Banana Leaf, Coconut and Ginger, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang Ylang and Gardenia, a base of Indian Tuberose, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Tolu Balsam.