Fragrance comparison

Marienbad vs Fou d’Opium

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 198 ratings analysed

Marienbad

Prada

4.17178 votes

Rank #28,827 AmberPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Fou d’Opium

DSH Perfumes

4.3520 votes

Rank #22,856 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

Marienbad
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.
Fou d’Opium
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Marienbad3/6

Fou d’Opium3/6

Ratings & consensus: Marienbad
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fou d’Opium
Sillage & projection: Marienbad
Value for money: Fou d’Opium
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Marienbad
Fragranxe ranking: Fou d’Opium

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarienbadPrada

Fou d’OpiumDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.35/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 62%

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

55%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityFou d’Opium

SillageMarienbad

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value78

Category winnerFou d’OpiumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

powdery91%

animalic83%

balsamic74%

leather65%

smoky56%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both amber and powdery

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

SpicesCarnationTolu BalsamLabdanumCivetCinnamonNeroliIncenseVanilaAldehydesAmbergrisAustralian Sandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerMarienbadLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Spring100

Summer82

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night91

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex65

Women17

Men0

Unisex78

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,827

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,856

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerFou d’OpiumHigher 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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Fou d'Opium by DSH Perfumes is a fiery, resinous spicy oriental that revives the opulent spirit of vintage 1970s perfumery. The scent opens with a sharp flash of aldehydes, bergamot, and ripe plum before unleashing a dense swirl of clove bud, cinnamon bark, and powdery carnation. Warm tolu balsam, golden labdanum, and…

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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 Fou d’Opium?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Marienbad is rated 4.17/5 from 178 votes; Fou d’Opium is rated 4.35/5 from 20 votes. Choose Marienbad for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Fou d’Opium for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marienbad or Fou d’Opium?

Fou d’Opium lasts longest (Fou d’Opium 87/100, Marienbad 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marienbad or Fou d’Opium?

Marienbad projects furthest (Marienbad 62/100, Fou d’Opium 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marienbad and Fou d’Opium smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Incense, Civet, Tolu Balsam and Labdanum.

Is Marienbad or Fou d’Opium better for summer or winter?

Marienbad suits evening wear; Fou d’Opium suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marienbad and Fou d’Opium?

Marienbad has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Plum, a base of Amber, Leather, Vanilla and Incense. Fou d’Opium features Spices, Carnation, Tolu Balsam, Labdanum and Civet.