Fragrance comparison

LA MAR vs Forgive Me

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 480 ratings analysed

LA MAR

House of BŌ

4.22383 votes

Rank #24,693 White FloralMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Forgive Me

Carine Roitfeld

3.9997 votes

Rank #30,234 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Forgive Me takes 4 of 7 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.
Forgive Me
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

LA MAR3/7

Forgive Me4/7

Ratings & consensus: LA MAR
Community sentiment: LA MAR
Longevity: Forgive Me
Sillage & projection: Forgive Me
Value for money: Forgive Me
Versatility: Forgive Me
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

Forgive MeCarine Roitfeld

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 383 votes

Have 33%Had 3%Want 63%

3.99/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 22%Had 9%Want 69%

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

40%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

97 votes

Category winnerLA MARMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityForgive Me

SillageForgive Me

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value41

Category winnerForgive MeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

marine88%

coconut77%

tuberose65%

lactonic53%

aromatic42%

white floral100%

woody92%

amber84%

patchouli77%

tuberose69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match35%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

Top

Pink PepperTunisian Orange BlossomTangerine

Heart

Indian TuberoseGardeniaYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliLabdanumOlibanumCashmeran

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Pink Pepper, Indian Tuberose 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

Spring95

Summer68

Fall95

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerForgive MeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

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

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,693

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,234

PerfumerDominique Ropion

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 …

Reviews →

Forgive Me by Carine Roitfeld is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. Forgive Me was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Ropion. Top notes are Pink Pepper, Tunisian Orange Blossom and Tangerine; middle notes are Indian Tuberose, Gardenia and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Patchouli, Labdanum, Ol…

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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 Forgive Me?

Forgive Me takes 4 of 7 categories. LA MAR is rated 4.22/5 from 383 votes; Forgive Me is rated 3.99/5 from 97 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 Forgive Me for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, LA MAR or Forgive Me?

Forgive Me lasts longest (Forgive Me 68/100, LA MAR 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, LA MAR or Forgive Me?

Forgive Me projects furthest (Forgive Me 62/100, LA MAR 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do LA MAR and Forgive Me smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and tuberose accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Pink Pepper, Indian Tuberose and Olibanum.

Is LA MAR or Forgive Me better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in LA MAR and Forgive Me?

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. Forgive Me has top notes of Pink Pepper, Tunisian Orange Blossom and Tangerine, heart notes of Indian Tuberose, Gardenia and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Labdanum, Olibanum and Cashmeran.