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Marina Blue vs Individuelle

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

Updated 180 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Individuelle takes 6 of 8 categories.

  • Marina Blue

    Choose it for a fresh and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Individuelle

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Marina Blue2/8
Individuelle6/8
Ratings & consensus
Individuelle
Community sentiment
Individuelle
Longevity
Individuelle
Sillage & projection
Individuelle
Value for money
Marina Blue
Versatility
Individuelle
Note pyramid (duration)
Individuelle
Fragranxe ranking
Marina Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Marina BluePrincesse Marina De Bourbon
IndividuelleCharles Jourdan
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.96/ 5 · 125 votes
Have 26%Had 33%Want 42%
4.04/ 5 · 55 votes
Have 27%Had 41%Want 32%
Category winnerIndividuelleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
22%Love
64%Like
4%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate

125 votes

27%Love
62%Like
0%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerIndividuelleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityIndividuelle

SillageIndividuelle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value63
¤ Price value38
Category winnerMarina BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh100%
floral92%
aquatic84%
fruity77%
citrus69%
ozonic61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
powdery84%
floral77%
citrus69%
white floral61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
Amalfi LemonMelonGranny Smith applePear
Heart2 to 3 hours
LotusFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyViolet
Base2 to 4 hours
Virginia CedarAmberMusk
Top15-30 mins
PineappleMelonBergamotGreen NotesGrapefruitPlum
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyOrchidOrris RootViolet
Base6-8 hrs
PeachMuskSandalwoodAmberVirginia Cedar
Category winnerIndividuelleLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring63
Summer100
Fall18
Winter8
Day100
Night13
Spring100
Summer63
Fall68
Winter37
Day100
Night19
Category winnerIndividuelleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex15
Women85
Men0
Unisex43
Women57
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,635

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#35,926

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarina BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marina Blue by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a crisp, watery floral fruity fragrance designed for bright, casual wear. It opens with an energetic splash of Amalfi lemon, Granny Smith apple, juicy pear, and sweet melon. As the tart fruitiness softens, the heart brings a calming wash of watery lotus, freesia, lily-of-t…

Reviews →

Charles Jourdan Individuelle opens with an immediate flash of cold melon, tart pineapple, and zesty bergamot. The alcohol bite clears in two minutes, revealing an airy green note that feels like dewy garden grass. Within thirty minutes, clean lily-of-the-valley and sweet freesia take over the center of the scent bubbl…

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Marina Blue or Individuelle?

Individuelle takes 6 of 8 categories. Marina Blue is rated 3.96/5 from 125 votes; Individuelle is rated 4.04/5 from 55 votes. Choose Marina Blue for a fresh and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Individuelle for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marina Blue or Individuelle?

They last about the same: Individuelle 58/100, Marina Blue 56/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Marina Blue or Individuelle?

Individuelle projects furthest (Individuelle 60/100, Marina Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marina Blue and Individuelle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Melon, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet.

Is Marina Blue or Individuelle better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marina Blue is the stronger pick. For winter, Individuelle is the stronger pick. Marina Blue suits daytime wear; Individuelle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marina Blue and Individuelle?

Marina Blue has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Melon, Granny Smith apple and Pear, heart notes of Lotus, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber and Musk. Individuelle has top notes of Pineapple, Melon, Bergamot and Green Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orchid, a base of Peach, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.

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