Fragrance comparison

Londoner SW1X vs Marrone

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

2 wins

Londoner SW1X

Bex London

4.2417 votes

Rank #29,056 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Marrone

Varzi Artisanal Perfume

4.001 votes

Rank #61,594 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Londoner SW1X takes 2 of 3 categories.

Londoner SW1X
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Marrone
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Londoner SW1X2/3

Marrone1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Londoner SW1X
Sillage & projection: Marrone
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Londoner SW1X

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Londoner SW1XBex London

MarroneVarzi Artisanal Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 43%Had 5%Want 52%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

29%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLondoner SW1X

SillageMarrone

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

oud77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

patchouli86%

warm spicy72%

balsamic58%

powdery44%

earthy30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RosePink PepperBasilLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeCloves

Heart

SaffronOlibanumLily-of-the-ValleyOsmanthusJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodLeatherOakmossVetiver

Top15-20 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

OlibanumAmber

Base6-9+ hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Olibanum, Patchouli and Amber. Durations are only published for Marrone, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day67

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day45

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 33%Casual 30%Work 21%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,056

PerfumerFrançois Robert

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#61,594

PerfumerBernardo Vecoli, Ignazio Presutti, Leopoldo Jilani

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLondoner SW1XHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Londoner SW1X is a bold chypre floral that centers on a jammy, spice-dusted rose balanced by dark oud and leather. Launched in 2014, it offers a sophisticated profile for those who appreciate woody, spicy depth. Best suited for autumn evenings or crisp weather when you want a signature scent that lingers on the skin w…

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Varzi Artisanal Perfume Marrone cuts straight through the noise with a bold, earthy personality. The scent starts with a momentary flash of bergamot before diving straight into resinous olibanum and golden amber. It feels grounding and rustic. You get thick cedar undertones, deep patchouli, and worn leather that feels…

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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, Londoner SW1X or Marrone?

Londoner SW1X takes 2 of 3 categories. Londoner SW1X is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes; Marrone is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Londoner SW1X for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Marrone for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Londoner SW1X or Marrone?

Londoner SW1X lasts longest (Londoner SW1X 83/100, Marrone 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Londoner SW1X or Marrone?

Marrone projects furthest (Marrone 75/100, Londoner SW1X 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Londoner SW1X and Marrone smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Olibanum, Patchouli and Amber.

Is Londoner SW1X or Marrone better for summer or winter?

Londoner SW1X suits evening wear; Marrone suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Londoner SW1X and Marrone?

Londoner SW1X has top notes of Rose, Pink Pepper, Basil and Lemon, heart notes of Saffron, Olibanum, Lily-of-the-Valley and Osmanthus, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Amber and Tonka Bean. Marrone has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Olibanum and Amber, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Leather.