Fragrance comparison

LA MAR vs Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 449 ratings analysed

LA MAR

House of BŌ

4.22383 votes

Rank #24,693 White FloralMarine

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37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)

Caron

3.7666 votes

Rank #17,035 White FloralTuberose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) takes 4 of 8 categories.

LA MAR
Choose it for a white floral and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

LA MAR3/8

Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)4/8

Ratings & consensus: LA MAR
Community sentiment: LA MAR
Longevity: LA MAR
Sillage & projection: Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)
Value for money: Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)
Versatility: Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LA MARHouse of BŌ

Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 383 votes

Have 33%Had 3%Want 63%

3.76/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 24%Had 8%Want 68%

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

23%Love

42%Like

26%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerLA MARMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityLA MAR

SillageTubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value36

Category winnerTubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

marine88%

coconut77%

tuberose65%

lactonic53%

aromatic42%

white floral100%

tuberose92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

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

Top15-30 mins

Bitter AlmondCarambola (Star Fruit)LemonGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

Indian TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine Sambac

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaMuskAlmond Milk

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer79

Fall50

Winter38

Day100

Night50

Category winnerTubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

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

Men4

Unisex7

Women89

Casual 32%Date 29%Work 26%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,693

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,035

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerTubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)Higher 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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Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) by Caron completely reimagines the white floral genre with a brilliant, sunny twist. The first spray releases zesty lemon and fiery ginger, quickly followed by the tart crunch of carambola and bitter almond. It feels snappy. Within twenty minutes, the real star blooms. Heady Indian tubero…

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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 Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)?

Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) takes 4 of 8 categories. LA MAR is rated 4.22/5 from 383 votes; Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) is rated 3.76/5 from 66 votes. Choose LA MAR for a white floral and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, LA MAR or Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)?

They last about the same: LA MAR 59/100, Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, LA MAR or Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)?

Projection is very close: Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) 49/100, LA MAR 48/100 for sillage.

Do LA MAR and Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) smell similar?

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

Is LA MAR or Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) is the stronger pick. For winter, Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) is the stronger pick. LA MAR suits daytime wear; Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in LA MAR and Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)?

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. Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) has top notes of Bitter Almond, Carambola (Star Fruit), Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Indian Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Almond Milk.