Fragrance comparison

LA MAR vs Love

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 391 ratings analysed

3 wins

LA MAR

House of BŌ

4.22383 votes

Rank #24,693 White FloralMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Love

Jessica McClintock

4.128 votes

Rank #36,809 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

LA MAR takes 3 of 4 categories.

LA MAR
Choose it for a white floral and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Love
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

LA MAR3/4

Love1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: LA MAR
Sillage & projection: LA MAR
Value for money: Love
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

LoveJessica McClintock

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 383 votes

Have 33%Had 3%Want 63%

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 29%Had 9%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityLA MAR

SillageLA MAR

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value92

Category winnerLoveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

marine88%

coconut77%

tuberose65%

lactonic53%

aromatic42%

white floral100%

musky86%

green72%

tuberose58%

animalic44%

citrus30%

Scent match38%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 PepperYuzuWhite Tea

Heart

GardeniaJasmine SambacIndian Tuberose

Base

MuskAmberwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Pink Pepper, Indian Tuberose and Jasmine Sambac. 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

Summer75

Fall75

Winter50

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%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,693

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,809

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Love by Jessica McClintock opens with a sparkling splash of tart yuzu citrus, softened by airy white tea leaves and a tiny pinch of pink pepper. As the bright start settles, the fragrance shifts into a clean, creamy bouquet of gardenia petals, sweet jasmine sambac, and a soft touch of Indian tuberose. The floral heart…

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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 Love?

LA MAR takes 3 of 4 categories. LA MAR is rated 4.22/5 from 383 votes; Love is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes. Choose LA MAR for a white floral and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Love for a white floral and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, LA MAR or Love?

LA MAR lasts longest (LA MAR 59/100, Love 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, LA MAR or Love?

LA MAR projects furthest (LA MAR 48/100, Love 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do LA MAR and Love smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and tuberose accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Pink Pepper, Indian Tuberose and Jasmine Sambac.

Is LA MAR or Love better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in LA MAR and Love?

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. Love has top notes of Pink Pepper, Yuzu and White Tea, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine Sambac and Indian Tuberose, a base of Musk, Amberwood and Cedar.