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Marc Joseph for Women vs Laura

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

Updated 3,056 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc Joseph for Women takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Marc Joseph for Women

    Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Laura

    Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Marc Joseph for Women3/5
Laura2/5
Ratings & consensus
Laura
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Marc Joseph for Women
Sillage & projection
Marc Joseph for Women
Value for money
Marc Joseph for Women
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Laura

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Marc Joseph for WomenMarc Joseph
LauraLaura Biagiotti
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.87/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 42%Had 22%Want 36%
3.71/ 5 · 3,041 votes
Have 31%Had 53%Want 16%
Category winnerLauraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
20%Love
60%Like
7%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

27%Love
53%Like
4%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate

2,635 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityMarc Joseph for Women

SillageMarc Joseph for Women

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value100
¤ Price value69
Category winnerMarc Joseph for WomenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
rose77%
fresh69%
sweet61%
fruity100%
floral92%
powdery84%
aquatic77%
fresh69%
ozonic61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
LitchiPeachOrangeBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet LeafPlum
Base5-7 hrs
White MuskMossAmber
Top
WatermelonPeachLitchiGreen NotesPlumBergamotBrazilian Rosewood
Heart
FreesiaCyclamenLily-of-the-ValleyVioletOrchidRoseJasmine
Base
MuskVanillaSandalwoodCedarAmberVetiver
InformationalShared notesLitchi, Peach, Bergamot and Rose. Durations are only published for Marc Joseph for Women, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter17
Day100
Night39
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter14
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Casual 38%Work 32%Date 18%Party 13%
Men0
Unisex4
Women96
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,599

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#3,697

PerfumerAnne Flipo

Launched—

Reviews86

Category winnerLauraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Joseph for Women delivers an easygoing splash of sweet nectar and clean florals. The first spray punches with juicy litchi, sweet peach, and bright mandarin orange. It smells bright, cheerful, and immediately accessible. Give it five minutes. The sharp initial alcohol lift quickly evaporates, letting a heart of d…

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Laura by Laura Biagiotti is a soft floral fragrance built around a lush, watery fruit accord. Launched in 1994, this feminine scent centers on notes of watermelon, peach, and freesia. It wears light and airy, making it a reliable choice for casual daily use in warm spring weather when you prefer something gentle and u…

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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, Marc Joseph for Women or Laura?

Marc Joseph for Women takes 3 of 5 categories. Marc Joseph for Women is rated 3.87/5 from 15 votes; Laura is rated 3.71/5 from 3,041 votes. Choose Marc Joseph for Women for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Laura for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Marc Joseph for Women or Laura?

Marc Joseph for Women lasts longest (Marc Joseph for Women 71/100, Laura 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc Joseph for Women or Laura?

Marc Joseph for Women projects furthest (Marc Joseph for Women 69/100, Laura 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Joseph for Women and Laura smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Litchi, Peach, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Marc Joseph for Women or Laura better for summer or winter?

Marc Joseph for Women suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc Joseph for Women and Laura?

Marc Joseph for Women has top notes of Litchi, Peach, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet Leaf, a base of White Musk, Moss and Amber. Laura has top notes of Watermelon, Peach, Litchi and Green Notes, heart notes of Freesia, Cyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.

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