Fragrance comparison

Marconi 3 vs Jazz Prestige

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 299 ratings analysed

Marconi 3

Profumi del Forte

4.08106 votes

Rank #17,376 PowderyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Jazz Prestige

Yves Saint Laurent

4.47193 votes

Rank #4,147 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jazz Prestige takes 5 of 7 categories.

Marconi 3
Choose it for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Jazz Prestige
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Marconi 32/7

Jazz Prestige5/7

Ratings & consensus: Jazz Prestige
Community sentiment: Jazz Prestige
Longevity: Marconi 3
Sillage & projection: Jazz Prestige
Value for money: Jazz Prestige
Versatility: Marconi 3
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jazz Prestige

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marconi 3Profumi del Forte

Jazz PrestigeYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 106 votes

Have 40%Had 17%Want 43%

4.47/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 32%Had 32%Want 35%

Category winnerJazz PrestigeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

48%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

106 votes

64%Love

26%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

193 votes

Category winnerJazz PrestigeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityMarconi 3

SillageJazz Prestige

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value49

Category winnerJazz PrestigeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

rose61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CoconutCorianderCinnamonStar Anise

Heart2 to 3 hours

IrisGeraniumRose

Base6 to 8 hours

Tolu BalsamPatchouliVanillaOakmossHeliotrope

Top

LavenderBergamotFruity NotesPepperNutmeg FlowerCorianderGreen NotesAnise

Heart

GeraniumCypressGingerRoseCarnationJasmineCarawayCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodOakmossLeatherPatchouliBenzoinCoconutCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesCoconut, Coriander, Cinnamon and Geranium. Durations are only published for Marconi 3, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer16

Fall96

Winter100

Day100

Night82

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter54

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMarconi 3Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

Men93

Unisex3

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,376

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#4,147

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerJazz PrestigeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marconi 3 by Profumi del Forte is a warm spicy and powdery fragrance that bridges classic Italian craftsmanship with unusual culinary warmth. It opens with an unexpected pairing of grated coconut, sharp coriander, cinnamon, and licorice-tinted star anise. As the opening spices settle, an earthy core of iris, geranium,…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Marconi 3 or Jazz Prestige?

Jazz Prestige takes 5 of 7 categories. Marconi 3 is rated 4.08/5 from 106 votes; Jazz Prestige is rated 4.47/5 from 193 votes. Choose Marconi 3 for a powdery and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Jazz Prestige for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Marconi 3 or Jazz Prestige?

They last about the same: Marconi 3 74/100, Jazz Prestige 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Marconi 3 or Jazz Prestige?

Jazz Prestige projects furthest (Jazz Prestige 62/100, Marconi 3 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marconi 3 and Jazz Prestige smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Coconut, Coriander, Cinnamon and Geranium.

Is Marconi 3 or Jazz Prestige better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marconi 3 is the stronger pick. For winter, Marconi 3 is the stronger pick. Marconi 3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marconi 3 and Jazz Prestige?

Marconi 3 has top notes of Coconut, Coriander, Cinnamon and Star Anise, heart notes of Iris, Geranium and Rose, a base of Tolu Balsam, Patchouli, Vanilla and Oakmoss. Jazz Prestige has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Fruity Notes and Pepper, heart notes of Geranium, Cypress, Ginger and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Leather and Patchouli.