Fragrance comparison

Marbert Woman vs Normandie

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 152 ratings analysed

4 wins

Marbert Woman

Marbert

4.2491 votes

Rank #10,785 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Normandie

Jean Patou

4.3661 votes

Rank #36,651 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marbert Woman takes 4 of 7 categories.

Marbert Woman
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Normandie
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Marbert Woman4/7

Normandie3/7

Ratings & consensus: Normandie
Community sentiment: Normandie
Longevity: Marbert Woman
Sillage & projection: Marbert Woman
Value for money: Marbert Woman
Versatility: Normandie
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

NormandieJean Patou

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 45%Had 21%Want 34%

4.36/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 46%Had 11%Want 43%

Category winnerNormandieRating 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

49%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerNormandieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityMarbert Woman

SillageMarbert Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value58

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%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and white floral

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

NeroliYlang-Ylang

Heart

CarnationStyraxJasmineAfrican Orange FlowerRoseVetiverOrris Root

Base

Muskoak mossVanille

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

Spring47

Summer27

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night70

Category winnerNormandieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

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

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,785

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#36,651

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 Normandie opens with dry neroli and velvety ylang-ylang, shifting into a warm floral heart of carnation and resinous styrax. The base grounds the composition in earthy oakmoss and musk, offering a retro, classic profile for vintage enthusiasts seeking a sophisticated cold-weather wear.

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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 Normandie?

Marbert Woman takes 4 of 7 categories. Marbert Woman is rated 4.24/5 from 91 votes; Normandie is rated 4.36/5 from 61 votes. Choose Marbert Woman for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Normandie for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marbert Woman or Normandie?

Marbert Woman lasts longest (Marbert Woman 69/100, Normandie 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marbert Woman or Normandie?

Marbert Woman projects furthest (Marbert Woman 64/100, Normandie 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marbert Woman and Normandie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Orris Root.

Is Marbert Woman or Normandie 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; Normandie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marbert Woman and Normandie?

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. Normandie has top notes of Neroli and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Carnation, Styrax, Jasmine and African Orange Flower, a base of Musk, oak moss and Vanille.