Fragrance comparison

Marigold vs Mon Paris Dazzling Lights Collector

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

Marigold

Marc Joseph

4.258 votes

Rank #38,708 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Mon Paris Dazzling Lights Collector

Yves Saint Laurent

4.0839 votes

Rank #18,249 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mon Paris Dazzling Lights Collector takes 3 of 4 categories.

Marigold
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mon Paris Dazzling Lights Collector
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Marigold1/4

Mon Paris Dazzling Lights Collector3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mon Paris Dazzling Lights Collector
Sillage & projection: Mon Paris Dazzling Lights Collector
Value for money: Marigold
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mon Paris Dazzling Lights Collector

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarigoldMarc Joseph

Mon Paris Dazzling Lights CollectorYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 48%Had 4%Want 48%

4.08/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%

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

49%Love

23%Like

15%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMon Paris Dazzling Lights Collector

SillageMon Paris Dazzling Lights Collector

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value56

Category winnerMarigoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity91%

patchouli83%

fresh74%

floral65%

woody56%

fruity100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

woody69%

patchouli61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity 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

StrawberryRaspberryPearBergamotOrangeCaloneMandarin Orange

Heart

Jasmine SambacChinese JasmineDaturaPeonyOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliIndonesian Patchouli LeafMuskAmbroxanVanillaMossCedar

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

Spring93

Summer73

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night65

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,708

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#18,249

PerfumerDora Baghriche, Harry Fremont, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerMon Paris Dazzling Lights CollectorHigher 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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Mon Paris Dazzling Lights Collector by Yves Saint Laurent is a bright, luscious fruity floral perfume built around sweet berries and crisp white blossoms. The scent bursts open with juicy wild strawberry, tart raspberry, and crisp pear, refreshed by a splash of sparkling mandarin orange. As the opening settles, soft p…

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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 Mon Paris Dazzling Lights Collector?

Mon Paris Dazzling Lights Collector takes 3 of 4 categories. Marigold is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes; Mon Paris Dazzling Lights Collector is rated 4.08/5 from 39 votes. Choose Marigold for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mon Paris Dazzling Lights Collector for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marigold or Mon Paris Dazzling Lights Collector?

Mon Paris Dazzling Lights Collector lasts longest (Mon Paris Dazzling Lights Collector 73/100, Marigold 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marigold or Mon Paris Dazzling Lights Collector?

Mon Paris Dazzling Lights Collector projects furthest (Mon Paris Dazzling Lights Collector 68/100, Marigold 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marigold and Mon Paris Dazzling Lights Collector smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and patchouli accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Pear, Bergamot and Peony.

Is Marigold or Mon Paris Dazzling Lights Collector better for summer or winter?

Marigold suits daytime wear; Mon Paris Dazzling Lights Collector suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marigold and Mon Paris Dazzling Lights Collector?

Marigold has top notes of Raspberry, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Praline, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Musk and White Amber. Mon Paris Dazzling Lights Collector has top notes of Strawberry, Raspberry, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Chinese Jasmine, Datura and Peony, a base of Patchouli, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Musk and Ambroxan.