Fragrance comparison

Laura vs Marc Joseph for Women

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 3,056 ratings analysed

Laura

Laura Biagiotti

3.713,041 votes

Rank #3,697 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Marc Joseph for Women

Marc Joseph

3.8715 votes

Rank #43,599 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc Joseph for Women takes 3 of 5 categories.

Laura
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Marc Joseph for Women
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Laura2/5

Marc Joseph for Women3/5

Ratings & consensus: Laura
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Marc Joseph for Women
Sillage & projection: Marc Joseph for Women
Value for money: Marc Joseph for Women
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Laura

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LauraLaura Biagiotti

Marc Joseph for WomenMarc Joseph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 3,041 votes

Have 31%Had 53%Want 16%

3.87/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 42%Had 22%Want 36%

Category winnerLauraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

2,635 votes

20%Love

60%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMarc Joseph for Women

SillageMarc Joseph for Women

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMarc Joseph for WomenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

powdery84%

aquatic77%

fresh69%

ozonic61%

fruity100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

rose77%

fresh69%

sweet61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

WatermelonPeachLitchiGreen NotesPlumBergamotBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

FreesiaCyclamenLily-of-the-ValleyVioletOrchidRoseJasmine

Base

MuskVanillaSandalwoodCedarAmberVetiver

Top15-30 mins

LitchiPeachOrangeBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet LeafPlum

Base5-7 hrs

White MuskMossAmber

InformationalShared notesPeach, Litchi, Plum and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Marc Joseph for Women, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter17

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 32%Date 18%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,697

PerfumerAnne Flipo

Launched—

Reviews86

Overall rank#43,599

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLauraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Laura by Laura Biagiotti is a soft floral fragrance built around a lush, watery fruit accord. Launched in 1994, this feminine scent centers on notes of watermelon, peach, and freesia. It wears light and airy, making it a reliable choice for casual daily use in warm spring weather when you prefer something gentle and u…

Reviews →

Marc Joseph for Women delivers an easygoing splash of sweet nectar and clean florals. The first spray punches with juicy litchi, sweet peach, and bright mandarin orange. It smells bright, cheerful, and immediately accessible. Give it five minutes. The sharp initial alcohol lift quickly evaporates, letting a heart of d…

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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, Laura or Marc Joseph for Women?

Marc Joseph for Women takes 3 of 5 categories. Laura is rated 3.71/5 from 3,041 votes; Marc Joseph for Women is rated 3.87/5 from 15 votes. Choose Laura for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Marc Joseph for Women for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Laura or Marc Joseph for Women?

Marc Joseph for Women lasts longest (Marc Joseph for Women 71/100, Laura 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Laura or Marc Joseph for Women?

Marc Joseph for Women projects furthest (Marc Joseph for Women 69/100, Laura 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Laura and Marc Joseph for Women smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Peach, Litchi, Plum and Bergamot.

Is Laura or Marc Joseph for Women better for summer or winter?

Marc Joseph for Women suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Laura and Marc Joseph for Women?

Laura has top notes of Watermelon, Peach, Litchi and Green Notes, heart notes of Freesia, Cyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar. Marc Joseph for Women has top notes of Litchi, Peach, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet Leaf, a base of White Musk, Moss and Amber.