Fragrance comparison

Marigold vs Red Queen Rich Flowery

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

2 wins

Marigold

Marc Joseph

4.258 votes

Rank #38,708 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Red Queen Rich Flowery

Pupa

2.001 votes

Rank #68,418 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marigold takes 2 of 3 categories.

Marigold
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Red Queen Rich Flowery
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Marigold2/3

Red Queen Rich Flowery1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Red Queen Rich Flowery
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Marigold
Fragranxe ranking: Marigold

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarigoldMarc Joseph

Red Queen Rich FloweryPupa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 48%Had 4%Want 48%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageRed Queen Rich Flowery

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity91%

patchouli83%

fresh74%

floral65%

woody56%

sweet100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

white floral61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and woody

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

Top15-30 mins

StrawberryRaspberryPearBergamotOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

PeonyOrange BlossomJasmine SambacJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliIndonesian Patchouli LeafVanillaWhite MuskMuskCedar

Category winnerMarigoldLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night92

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Not enough votes yet

Casual 35%Date 25%Work 22%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,708

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#68,418

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarigoldHigher 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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Pupa Red Queen Rich Flowery delivers an unapologetic burst of sugary red berries right from the first pump. Ripe strawberry and tart raspberry lead the charge, buffered by crisp pear and a quick flash of bitter bergamot. Within twenty minutes, the sugary syrup softens into a heart of lush peony and orange blossom peta…

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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 Red Queen Rich Flowery?

Marigold takes 2 of 3 categories. Marigold is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes; Red Queen Rich Flowery is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Marigold for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Red Queen Rich Flowery for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which projects more, Marigold or Red Queen Rich Flowery?

Red Queen Rich Flowery projects furthest (Red Queen Rich Flowery 63/100, Marigold 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marigold and Red Queen Rich Flowery smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Pear, Bergamot and Peony.

Is Marigold or Red Queen Rich Flowery better for summer or winter?

Marigold suits daytime wear; Red Queen Rich Flowery suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marigold and Red Queen Rich Flowery?

Marigold has top notes of Raspberry, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Praline, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Musk and White Amber. Red Queen Rich Flowery has top notes of Strawberry, Raspberry, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Vanilla and White Musk.