Fragrance comparison

Marc Joseph for Women vs Wasim Akram 502

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

3 wins

Marc Joseph for Women

Marc Joseph

3.8715 votes

Rank #43,599 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Wasim Akram 502

Junaid Jamshed · 2017

4.3247 votes

Rank #15,505 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Wasim Akram 502
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Marc Joseph for Women3/5

Wasim Akram 5022/5

Ratings & consensus: Wasim Akram 502
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: Wasim Akram 502

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc Joseph for WomenMarc Joseph

Wasim Akram 502Junaid Jamshed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 42%Had 22%Want 36%

4.32/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 39%Had 7%Want 54%

Category winnerWasim Akram 502Rating 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

55%Love

32%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityMarc Joseph for Women

SillageMarc Joseph for Women

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value73

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%

fruity46%

citrus38%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fruity and citrus

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

OrangeRaspberryGreen NotesMandarin OrangePlumBlack CurrantPeachStrawberry

Heart

Night Blooming JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyOrchidMarigoldIris FlowerRose

Base

VanillaWhite MuskCedarAmberSandalwoodAmbergris

InformationalShared notesPeach, Orange, Mandarin Orange 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

Summer100

Fall50

Winter60

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 32%Date 18%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,599

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#15,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2017

Reviews5

Category winnerWasim Akram 502Higher 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…

Reviews →

Wasim Akram 502 by Junaid Jamshed is a fresh, aromatic fragrance for men, launched in 2017. It features a bright opening of cardamom and apple, balanced by herbal notes of juniper berries and lavender. The base rests on warm, earthy patchouli, amber, and oakmoss, making it a reliable and versatile choice for daily off…

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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 Wasim Akram 502?

Marc Joseph for Women takes 3 of 5 categories. Marc Joseph for Women is rated 3.87/5 from 15 votes; Wasim Akram 502 is rated 4.32/5 from 47 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 Wasim Akram 502 for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marc Joseph for Women or Wasim Akram 502?

Marc Joseph for Women lasts longest (Marc Joseph for Women 71/100, Wasim Akram 502 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc Joseph for Women or Wasim Akram 502?

Marc Joseph for Women projects furthest (Marc Joseph for Women 69/100, Wasim Akram 502 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Joseph for Women and Wasim Akram 502 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Peach, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Rose.

Is Marc Joseph for Women or Wasim Akram 502 better for summer or winter?

Marc Joseph for Women suits daytime wear; Wasim Akram 502 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc Joseph for Women and Wasim Akram 502?

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. Wasim Akram 502 has top notes of Orange, Raspberry, Green Notes and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Night Blooming Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orchid and Marigold, a base of Vanilla, White Musk, Cedar and Amber.