Marina Blue vs Mrs. Smith
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mrs. Smith takes 4 of 7 categories.
Marina BlueChoose it for a fresh and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mrs. SmithChoose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marina Blue3/7
Mrs. Smith4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Marina Blue
- Community sentiment
- Marina Blue
- Longevity
- Mrs. Smith
- Sillage & projection
- Marina Blue
- Value for money
- Mrs. Smith
- Versatility
- Mrs. Smith
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mrs. Smith
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Marina BluePrincesse Marina De BourbonMrs. SmithPhlurWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 125 votes
Have 26%Had 33%Want 42%
3.78/ 5 · 82 votes
Have 49%Had 6%Want 45%
Category winnerMarina BlueRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
64%Like
4%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
125 votes
32%Love
36%Like
21%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
72 votes
Category winnerMarina BlueMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMrs. Smith
SillageMarina Blue
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMrs. SmithBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh100%
floral92%
aquatic84%
fruity77%
citrus69%
ozonic61%
fruity100%
fresh88%
sweet77%
aquatic65%
floral53%
green42%
Scent match55%Closely related · both fresh, fruity and aquatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Amalfi LemonMelonGranny Smith applePear
Heart2 to 3 hours
LotusFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyViolet
Base2 to 4 hours
Virginia CedarAmberMusk
Top
Granny Smith applePearWatermelon
Heart
Red AppleApple BlossomVioletPitahaya
Base
MuskPraline
InformationalShared notesGranny Smith apple, Pear, Violet and Musk. Durations are only published for Marina Blue, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer100
Fall18
Winter8
Day100
Night13
Spring100
Summer86
Fall31
Winter7
Day100
Night–
Category winnerMrs. SmithMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,393
PerfumerOlivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#18,116
PerfumerJérôme Epinette
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerMrs. SmithHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMarina 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 →Mrs. Smith by Phlur is a vibrant floral fruity fragrance that centers on the crisp, tart bite of fresh green apples. Designed for casual daytime wear during the warmer spring and summer months, it pairs bright, aquatic fruit notes with a soft, velvety praline finish that keeps the scent grounded and approachable for a…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Marina Blue or Mrs. Smith?
Mrs. Smith takes 4 of 7 categories. Marina Blue is rated 3.96/5 from 125 votes; Mrs. Smith is rated 3.78/5 from 82 votes. Choose Marina Blue for a fresh and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mrs. Smith for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Marina Blue or Mrs. Smith?
They last about the same: Mrs. Smith 58/100, Marina Blue 56/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Marina Blue or Mrs. Smith?
Marina Blue projects furthest (Marina Blue 55/100, Mrs. Smith 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Marina Blue and Mrs. Smith smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, fruity and aquatic accords. Common notes include Granny Smith apple, Pear, Violet and Musk.
Is Marina Blue or Mrs. Smith better for summer or winter?
For summer, Marina Blue is the stronger pick. For winter, Marina Blue is the stronger pick. Marina Blue suits daytime wear; Mrs. Smith suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Marina Blue and Mrs. Smith?
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. Mrs. Smith has top notes of Granny Smith apple, Pear and Watermelon, heart notes of Red Apple, Apple Blossom, Violet and Pitahaya, a base of Musk and Praline.
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