Fragrance comparison

Marigold vs Radiant Seduction Blue For Women

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

Marigold

Marc Joseph

4.258 votes

Rank #38,708 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Radiant Seduction Blue For Women

Antonio Banderas

3.9574 votes

Rank #24,975 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Marigold
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Radiant Seduction Blue For Women
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Marigold2/4

Radiant Seduction Blue For Women2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Marigold
Sillage & projection: Radiant Seduction Blue For Women
Value for money: Marigold
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Radiant Seduction Blue For Women

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarigoldMarc Joseph

Radiant Seduction Blue For WomenAntonio Banderas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 48%Had 4%Want 48%

3.95/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 27%Had 25%Want 49%

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

18%Love

69%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMarigold

SillageRadiant Seduction Blue For Women

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value77

Category winnerMarigoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity91%

patchouli83%

fresh74%

floral65%

woody56%

fruity100%

sweet86%

floral72%

fresh58%

citrus44%

rose30%

Scent match60%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and floral

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

PearRaspberryMandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart

PeonyFreesiaViolet

Base

PralineAmber

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Pear, Praline 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

Spring76

Summer100

Fall18

Winter6

Day100

Night18

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,708

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#24,975

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerRadiant Seduction Blue For WomenHigher 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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A bright fruity floral with a sweet praline finish, Radiant Seduction Blue opens juicy, playful, and easy to wear. Pear, raspberry, mandarin, and black currant give it a colourful start, while peony and freesia soften the fruit before a light amber sweetness settles in. It reads youthful, cheerful, and casual, with a …

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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 Radiant Seduction Blue For Women?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Marigold is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes; Radiant Seduction Blue For Women is rated 3.95/5 from 74 votes. Choose Marigold for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Radiant Seduction Blue For Women for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marigold or Radiant Seduction Blue For Women?

Marigold lasts longest (Marigold 60/100, Radiant Seduction Blue For Women 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marigold or Radiant Seduction Blue For Women?

Radiant Seduction Blue For Women projects furthest (Radiant Seduction Blue For Women 61/100, Marigold 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marigold and Radiant Seduction Blue For Women smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Pear, Praline and Peony.

Is Marigold or Radiant Seduction Blue For Women better for summer or winter?

Marigold suits daytime wear; Radiant Seduction Blue For Women suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marigold and Radiant Seduction Blue For Women?

Marigold has top notes of Raspberry, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Praline, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Musk and White Amber. Radiant Seduction Blue For Women has top notes of Pear, Raspberry, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Peony, Freesia and Violet, a base of Praline and Amber.