Fragrance comparison

Marbert Woman vs Divine Folie

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 135 ratings analysed

Marbert Woman

Marbert

4.2491 votes

Rank #10,785 WoodyPowdery

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56%scent match

Closely related

Divine Folie

Jean Patou

4.4344 votes

Rank #37,825 White FloralRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Marbert Woman
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Divine Folie
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Marbert Woman3/7

Divine Folie3/7

Ratings & consensus: Divine Folie
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Divine Folie
Sillage & projection: Marbert Woman
Value for money: Marbert Woman
Versatility: Divine Folie
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Marbert Woman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marbert WomanMarbert

Divine FolieJean Patou

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 45%Had 21%Want 34%

4.43/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 46%Had 13%Want 41%

Category winnerDivine FolieRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

51%Like

1%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

91 votes

59%Love

32%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityDivine Folie

SillageMarbert Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value40

Category winnerMarbert WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

yellow floral61%

white floral100%

rose92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotAfrican Orange Flower

Heart2-4 hrs

SandalwoodYlang-YlangJasminePatchouliOrris RootRose

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberVanilleoak mossCastoreum

Top

Ylang-YlangNeroli

Heart

RoseOrris RootVetiverJasmineAfrican Orange Flower

Base

VanilleMusk

InformationalShared notesAfrican Orange Flower, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Orris Root. Durations are only published for Marbert Woman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring42

Summer25

Fall100

Winter58

Day100

Night100

Category winnerDivine FolieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Date 40%Party 31%Casual 17%Work 11%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,785

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#37,825

PerfumerHenri Almeras

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarbert WomanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marbert Woman arrives with an uncompromising blast of bitter bergamot and honeyed African orange flower that commands immediate attention. Give it five minutes. Once the sharp initial alcohol settles, the fragrance unveils a dense core of creamy sandalwood, velvety orris root, and rich ylang-ylang. The overall texture…

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Jean Patou Divine Folie is a rare 1933 floral blend that steps back into the golden age of classical perfumery. The scent layers rich, powdery florals over a warm base of vanilla and musk. It offers a vintage alternative to modern sugary scents, making it a great pick for formal evenings in cooler autumn weather.

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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, Marbert Woman or Divine Folie?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Marbert Woman is rated 4.24/5 from 91 votes; Divine Folie is rated 4.43/5 from 44 votes. Choose Marbert Woman for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Divine Folie for a white floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Marbert Woman or Divine Folie?

They last about the same: Divine Folie 70/100, Marbert Woman 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Marbert Woman or Divine Folie?

Marbert Woman projects furthest (Marbert Woman 64/100, Divine Folie 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marbert Woman and Divine Folie smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Orris Root.

Is Marbert Woman or Divine Folie better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marbert Woman is the stronger pick. For winter, Marbert Woman is the stronger pick. Marbert Woman suits evening wear; Divine Folie suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marbert Woman and Divine Folie?

Marbert Woman has top notes of Bergamot and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Amber, Vanille, oak moss and Castoreum. Divine Folie has top notes of Ylang-Ylang and Neroli, heart notes of Rose, Orris Root, Vetiver and Jasmine, a base of Vanille and Musk.