Fragrance comparison

LA MAR vs Mother of Pearl

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

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Mother of Pearl

Aqualis

4.2313 votes

Rank #30,364 White FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mother of Pearl takes 3 of 5 categories.

LA MAR
Choose it for a white floral and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mother of Pearl
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

LA MAR2/5

Mother of Pearl3/5

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

Mother of PearlAqualis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 383 votes

Have 33%Had 3%Want 63%

4.23/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 48%Had 2%Want 49%

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

46%Love

38%Like

8%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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMother of Pearl

SillageMother of Pearl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMother of PearlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

marine88%

coconut77%

tuberose65%

lactonic53%

aromatic42%

white floral100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

tropical77%

coconut69%

citrus61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both white floral and coconut

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

PearMandarinMangoGingerPassionfruitPink PepperBergamot

Heart

GardeniaCoconutJasmine

Base

VanillaAmberMuskPeru BalsamSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Pink Pepper, Ginger 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

Summer83

Fall83

Winter83

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

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

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,693

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,364

PerfumerJulie Lerendu

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 …

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Mother of Pearl by Aqualis starts with a bright splash of mango, passionfruit, and pink pepper. The fruitiness feels wet and ripe, cutting through early heat without turning sugary. Within twenty minutes, lactonic gardenia and creamy coconut take over the center, giving the composition a plush, beachside texture. As …

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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 Mother of Pearl?

Mother of Pearl takes 3 of 5 categories. LA MAR is rated 4.22/5 from 383 votes; Mother of Pearl is rated 4.23/5 from 13 votes. Choose LA MAR for a white floral and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mother of Pearl for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, LA MAR or Mother of Pearl?

Mother of Pearl lasts longest (Mother of Pearl 77/100, LA MAR 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, LA MAR or Mother of Pearl?

Mother of Pearl projects furthest (Mother of Pearl 66/100, LA MAR 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do LA MAR and Mother of Pearl smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and coconut accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Pink Pepper, Ginger and Coconut.

Is LA MAR or Mother of Pearl better for summer or winter?

LA MAR suits daytime wear; Mother of Pearl suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in LA MAR and Mother of Pearl?

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. Mother of Pearl has top notes of Pear, Mandarin, Mango and Ginger, heart notes of Gardenia, Coconut and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Peru Balsam.