Fragrance comparison

Le Baiser du Faune vs Maroussia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,127 ratings analysed

Le Baiser du Faune

Molinard

3.002 votes

Rank #71,046 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Maroussia

Slava Zaitsev

3.703,125 votes

Rank #2,454 PowderyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maroussia takes 1 of 1 categories.

Le Baiser du Faune
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Maroussia
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Le Baiser du Faune0/1

Maroussia1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Baiser du FauneMolinard

MaroussiaSlava Zaitsev

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

3.70/ 5 · 3,125 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

27%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

3,125 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value83

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

rose84%

aldehydic77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

powdery100%

amber92%

woody84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamotPeach

Heart

RoseCarnationJasmineHeliotropeViolet

Base

MuskSandalwoodOakmossAmber

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesOrange BlossomPeachBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

CarnationYlang-YlangTuberoseHeliotropeIrisJasmineRoseOrchid

Base7-10+ hrs

CivetSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVanillaMuskTonka BeanCedar

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Peach and Rose. Durations are only published for Maroussia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring27

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men3

Unisex21

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,046

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#2,454

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews203

Category winnerMaroussiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Baiser du Faune by Molinard opens with a crisp, fizzy burst of aldehydes and juicy peach before settling into a velvety bouquet of powdery rose, violet, and spicy carnation. As the fragrance warms on your skin, a classic base of earthy oakmoss, sandalwood, and sweet amber creates a cozy, antique cosmetic powder dry…

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Slava Zaitsev Maroussia hits the air with a brisk, soapy rush of aldehydes, crisp bergamot, and sweet orange blossom that immediately brings to mind frosty morning air. As the initial fizzy burst settles, a dense core of spicy carnation, creamy ylang-ylang, and buttery tuberose unfolds across the skin, giving the frag…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Le Baiser du Faune or Maroussia?

Maroussia takes 1 of 1 categories. Le Baiser du Faune is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Maroussia is rated 3.70/5 from 3,125 votes. Choose Le Baiser du Faune for a floral and powdery character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Maroussia for a powdery and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Do Le Baiser du Faune and Maroussia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Peach and Rose.

Is Le Baiser du Faune or Maroussia better for summer or winter?

Le Baiser du Faune suits evening wear; Maroussia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Baiser du Faune and Maroussia?

Le Baiser du Faune has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Jasmine and Heliotrope, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Amber. Maroussia has top notes of Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Heliotrope, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Amber and Benzoin.