Fragrance comparison

Marienbad vs DEV #2: The Main Act

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 728 ratings analysed

Marienbad

Prada

4.17178 votes

Rank #28,827 AmberPowdery

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47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

DEV #2: The Main Act

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes

4.01550 votes

Rank #797 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DEV #2: The Main Act takes 4 of 7 categories.

Marienbad
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
DEV #2: The Main Act
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Marienbad3/7

DEV #2: The Main Act4/7

Ratings & consensus: Marienbad
Community sentiment: Marienbad
Longevity: DEV #2: The Main Act
Sillage & projection: DEV #2: The Main Act
Value for money: DEV #2: The Main Act
Versatility: Marienbad
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: DEV #2: The Main Act

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarienbadPrada

DEV #2: The Main ActOlympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.01/ 5 · 550 votes

Have 34%Had 12%Want 54%

Category winnerMarienbadRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

178 votes

51%Love

26%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

432 votes

Category winnerMarienbadMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityDEV #2: The Main Act

SillageDEV #2: The Main Act

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value71

Category winnerDEV #2: The Main ActBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

powdery91%

animalic83%

balsamic74%

leather65%

smoky56%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

smoky84%

musky77%

leather69%

animalic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, animalic and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RosePlum

Base8-12 hrs

AmberLeatherVanillaIncenseCivetTolu BalsamLabdanumOrris

Notes

IncenseClovesLabdanumCinnamonCastoreumLeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tolu BalsamCivetImmortelleArtemisiaJuniper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLeather, Incense, Civet and Tolu Balsam. Durations are only published for Marienbad, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Spring16

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMarienbadMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex65

Women17

Men38

Unisex54

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,827

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#797

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews122

Category winnerDEV #2: The Main ActHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Prada Marienbad opens with an unexpected spark of bright bergamot before plunging headfirst into a shadowy, opulent blend of dark stewed plum and velvety rose. As the initial alcoholic lift evaporates, thick smoky frankincense, cosmetic powdery orris, and worn jacket leather take command of the heart. The base settles…

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DEV #2: The Main Act by Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes offers a bold, resinous experience. This unisex oriental fragrance centers on intense incense, spicy cloves, and deep labdanum. It is designed for those who appreciate daring, artisanal compositions that command attention during cold winter nights. Its complexit…

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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, Marienbad or DEV #2: The Main Act?

DEV #2: The Main Act takes 4 of 7 categories. Marienbad is rated 4.17/5 from 178 votes; DEV #2: The Main Act is rated 4.01/5 from 550 votes. Choose Marienbad for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose DEV #2: The Main Act for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Marienbad or DEV #2: The Main Act?

DEV #2: The Main Act lasts longest (DEV #2: The Main Act 86/100, Marienbad 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marienbad or DEV #2: The Main Act?

DEV #2: The Main Act projects furthest (DEV #2: The Main Act 72/100, Marienbad 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marienbad and DEV #2: The Main Act smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, animalic and smoky accords. Common notes include Leather, Incense, Civet and Tolu Balsam.

Is Marienbad or DEV #2: The Main Act better for summer or winter?

For summer, DEV #2: The Main Act is the stronger pick. For winter, Marienbad is the stronger pick. Marienbad suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marienbad and DEV #2: The Main Act?

Marienbad has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Plum, a base of Amber, Leather, Vanilla and Incense. DEV #2: The Main Act features Incense, Cloves, Labdanum, Cinnamon and Castoreum.