Marigold vs Passion Island
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Marigold takes 3 of 5 categories.
MarigoldChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Passion IslandChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Marigold3/5
Passion Island1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Marigold
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Marigold
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Marigold
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Passion Island
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MarigoldLe Bonheur PerfumesPassion IslandMes BisousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.55/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 30%Had 6%Want 64%
4.20/ 5 · 211 votes
Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%
Category winnerMarigoldRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate70%Love
15%Like
15%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
57%Love
24%Like
9%Ok
5%Dislike
6%Hate
211 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMarigold
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMarigoldBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody92%
sweet84%
tropical77%
amber69%
citrus61%
fruity100%
sweet88%
tropical77%
fresh65%
citrus53%
woody42%
Scent match63%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and tropical
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop1 to 2 hours
MangoRed FruitsLemonGinger
Heart3 to 4 hours
CoumarinCedarwoodJasmine
Base4 to 6 hours
AmberCypriolMusk
Top
GingerLimePink PepperLemonBergamot
Heart
PassionfruitMangoPineappleNectarineBlackcurrant
Base
PatchouliAmberSandalwoodCedarwoodMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesMango, Lemon, Ginger and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Marigold, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring77
Summer100
Fall54
Winter31
Day100
Night54
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter11
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#34,181
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#4,076
PerfumerÖzge Erdoğmuş Altınel
Launched—
Reviews48
Category winnerPassion IslandHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMarigold by Le Bonheur Perfumes delivers an energetic tropical fruit profile anchored by a crisp woody base. The scent opens with a burst of ripe mango, bright lemon, zesty ginger, and tart red fruits, creating the sensation of fresh fruit slices. As the initial sharpness settles, sweet coumarin, jasmine, and dry ceda…
Reviews →Mes Bisous Passion Island opens with a sour burst of passionfruit, tart lime, and snappy ginger that cuts straight through humid summer air. Created by perfumer Özge Erdoğmuş Altınel in 2024, this unisex fragrance mixes bright tropical fruits with a grounding wood foundation. As the initial citrus sparkle fades, heart…
Reviews →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, Marigold or Passion Island?
Marigold takes 3 of 5 categories. Marigold is rated 4.55/5 from 20 votes; Passion Island is rated 4.20/5 from 211 votes. Choose Marigold for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Passion Island for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Marigold or Passion Island?
Marigold lasts longest (Marigold 80/100, Passion Island 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Marigold or Passion Island?
Projection is very close: Marigold 64/100, Passion Island 64/100 for sillage.
Do Marigold and Passion Island smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and tropical accords. Common notes include Mango, Lemon, Ginger and Cedarwood.
Is Marigold or Passion Island better for summer or winter?
Marigold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Marigold and Passion Island?
Marigold has top notes of Mango, Red Fruits, Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Coumarin, Cedarwood and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Cypriol and Musk. Passion Island has top notes of Ginger, Lime, Pink Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Passionfruit, Mango, Pineapple and Nectarine, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Sandalwood and Cedarwood.
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