Fragrance comparison

M by Marcel Marongiu vs Mother Of All Roses

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 912 ratings analysed

5 wins

M by Marcel Marongiu

Oriflame

4.00899 votes

Rank #2,278 AmberRose

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23%scent match

Clearly different

Mother Of All Roses

House of Matriarch

4.0013 votes

Rank #53,249 RoseGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

M by Marcel Marongiu takes 5 of 5 categories.

M by Marcel Marongiu
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Mother Of All Roses
Choose it for a rose and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

M by Marcel Marongiu5/5

Mother Of All Roses0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M by Marcel MarongiuOriflame

Mother Of All RosesHouse of Matriarch

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 899 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%

Category winnerM by Marcel MarongiuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

899 votes

46%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityM by Marcel Marongiu

SillageM by Marcel Marongiu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value54

Category winnerM by Marcel MarongiuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

rose92%

sweet84%

smoky77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

rose100%

green83%

floral65%

powdery48%

citrus30%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IncenseWormwoodTaif Rose

Heart

DatesRoseIris

Base

SuedePatchouliAmber

Top20-30 mins

White RoseTaif Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

Wild RoseRose PetalsTincture of RoseRose Leaf

Base6-8+ hrs

BakhoorRose

InformationalShared notesTaif Rose and Rose. Durations are only published for Mother Of All Roses, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer86

Fall57

Winter29

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex41

Women57

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Casual 35%Work 33%Date 23%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,278

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

Launched—

Reviews59

Overall rank#53,249

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerM by Marcel MarongiuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

M by Marcel Marongiu by Oriflame opens with bitter wormwood and dry incense before revealing dark dates and taif rose over a heavy suede base. Designed by perfumer Alexandra Carlin, this dark oriental floral leans resinous, smoky, and surprisingly dry. It performs best in sub-zero winter temperatures or formal evening…

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Mother Of All Roses by House of Matriarch approaches floral perfumery from a wild garden perspective. This is not a sugary department store cosmetic scent. Instead, Christi Meshell centers the formula on raw botanical beauty. The opening bursts with dewy White Rose and spicy Taif Rose, delivering an immediate rush of …

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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, M by Marcel Marongiu or Mother Of All Roses?

M by Marcel Marongiu takes 5 of 5 categories. M by Marcel Marongiu is rated 4.00/5 from 899 votes; Mother Of All Roses is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose M by Marcel Marongiu for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Mother Of All Roses for a rose and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, M by Marcel Marongiu or Mother Of All Roses?

M by Marcel Marongiu lasts longest (M by Marcel Marongiu 74/100, Mother Of All Roses 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M by Marcel Marongiu or Mother Of All Roses?

M by Marcel Marongiu projects furthest (M by Marcel Marongiu 66/100, Mother Of All Roses 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M by Marcel Marongiu and Mother Of All Roses smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Taif Rose and Rose.

Is M by Marcel Marongiu or Mother Of All Roses better for summer or winter?

Mother Of All Roses suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M by Marcel Marongiu and Mother Of All Roses?

M by Marcel Marongiu has top notes of Incense, Wormwood and Taif Rose, heart notes of Dates, Rose and Iris, a base of Suede, Patchouli and Amber. Mother Of All Roses has top notes of White Rose and Taif Rose, heart notes of Wild Rose, Rose Petals, Tincture of Rose and Rose Leaf, a base of Bakhoor and Rose.