Fragrance comparison

Marigold vs Gelsomino Notturno

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

2 wins

Marigold

Marc Joseph

4.258 votes

Rank #38,708 SweetFruity

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62%scent match

Closely related

Gelsomino Notturno

Bottega Verde

3.3743 votes

Rank #32,220 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marigold takes 2 of 4 categories.

Marigold
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gelsomino Notturno
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Marigold2/4

Gelsomino Notturno1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Marigold
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Marigold
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gelsomino Notturno

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarigoldMarc Joseph

Gelsomino NotturnoBottega Verde

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 48%Had 4%Want 48%

3.37/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 51%Had 26%Want 23%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

19%Love

37%Like

9%Ok

33%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityMarigold

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value68

Category winnerMarigoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity91%

patchouli83%

fresh74%

floral65%

woody56%

fruity100%

sweet83%

white floral65%

patchouli48%

amber30%

Scent match62%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryPearBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PralinePeonyJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMuskWhite Amber

Top

RaspberryPearStrawberryBergamot

Heart

Night Blooming JasminePeony

Base

PatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Pear, Bergamot and Peony. Durations are only published for Marigold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night92

Spring73

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 32%Casual 30%Party 25%Work 14%

Men5

Unisex5

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,708

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#32,220

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerGelsomino NotturnoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Joseph Marigold wastes zero time making its presence known. The first spray delivers a loud burst of sweet raspberry and juicy pear, sharpened by a quick flash of tart bergamot. Give it five minutes. Once the sharp alcohol lifts, the profile turns into a dense, chewy mix of spun praline sugar and blooming peony p…

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Bottega Verde Gelsomino Notturno opens with a bright burst of sugary strawberry, crisp pear, and tart raspberry. The heart brings forward clean night blooming jasmine and soft peony, anchored by a light patchouli base. Designed as an easygoing feminine scent, it suits casual spring afternoons and warm summer evenings …

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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, Marigold or Gelsomino Notturno?

Marigold takes 2 of 4 categories. Marigold is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes; Gelsomino Notturno is rated 3.37/5 from 43 votes. Choose Marigold for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gelsomino Notturno for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marigold or Gelsomino Notturno?

Marigold lasts longest (Marigold 60/100, Gelsomino Notturno 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marigold or Gelsomino Notturno?

Projection is very close: Marigold 53/100, Gelsomino Notturno 53/100 for sillage.

Do Marigold and Gelsomino Notturno smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and patchouli accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Pear, Bergamot and Peony.

Is Marigold or Gelsomino Notturno better for summer or winter?

Marigold suits daytime wear; Gelsomino Notturno suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marigold and Gelsomino Notturno?

Marigold has top notes of Raspberry, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Praline, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Musk and White Amber. Gelsomino Notturno has top notes of Raspberry, Pear, Strawberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Night Blooming Jasmine and Peony, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Musk.