Fragrance comparison

Marigold vs Nike Ultra Purple Woman

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

3 wins

Marigold

Marc Joseph

4.258 votes

Rank #38,708 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Nike Ultra Purple Woman

Nike

3.7348 votes

Rank #25,491 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marigold takes 3 of 4 categories.

Marigold
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Nike Ultra Purple Woman
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Marigold3/4

Nike Ultra Purple Woman1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Marigold
Sillage & projection: Marigold
Value for money: Marigold
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nike Ultra Purple Woman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarigoldMarc Joseph

Nike Ultra Purple WomanNike

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 48%Had 4%Want 48%

3.73/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 59%Had 15%Want 26%

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

17%Love

60%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMarigold

SillageMarigold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value87

Category winnerMarigoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity91%

patchouli83%

fresh74%

floral65%

woody56%

sweet100%

fruity90%

musky80%

powdery70%

rose60%

white floral50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity

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

RaspberryBergamotPear

Heart

RoseJasmine

Base

MuskPralineVanilla

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Pear, Bergamot and Praline. 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

Spring100

Summer38

Fall81

Winter50

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men4

Unisex4

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,708

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#25,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerNike Ultra Purple WomanHigher 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…

Reviews →

Nike Ultra Purple Woman is a sweet, fruity composition built around notes of raspberry, pear, and praline. It offers an accessible, sugary profile that works well for casual daily wear, especially when running errands or staying home. This affordable fragrance leans heavily on its vanilla and musk base to provide a co…

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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 Nike Ultra Purple Woman?

Marigold takes 3 of 4 categories. Marigold is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes; Nike Ultra Purple Woman is rated 3.73/5 from 48 votes. Choose Marigold for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Nike Ultra Purple Woman for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marigold or Nike Ultra Purple Woman?

Marigold lasts longest (Marigold 60/100, Nike Ultra Purple Woman 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marigold or Nike Ultra Purple Woman?

Marigold projects furthest (Marigold 53/100, Nike Ultra Purple Woman 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marigold and Nike Ultra Purple Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Pear, Bergamot and Praline.

Is Marigold or Nike Ultra Purple Woman better for summer or winter?

Marigold suits daytime wear; Nike Ultra Purple Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marigold and Nike Ultra Purple Woman?

Marigold has top notes of Raspberry, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Praline, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Musk and White Amber. Nike Ultra Purple Woman has top notes of Raspberry, Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Praline and Vanilla.