Marina Blue vs Pink Princesse
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Marina Blue takes 4 of 8 categories.
Marina BlueChoose it for a fresh and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pink PrincesseChoose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marina Blue4/8
Pink Princesse3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Marina Blue
- Community sentiment
- Marina Blue
- Longevity
- Pink Princesse
- Sillage & projection
- Pink Princesse
- Value for money
- Marina Blue
- Versatility
- Pink Princesse
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- Marina Blue
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Marina BluePrincesse Marina De BourbonPink PrincessePrincesse Marina De BourbonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 125 votes
Have 26%Had 33%Want 42%
3.81/ 5 · 103 votes
Have 34%Had 30%Want 36%
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
30%Love
44%Like
5%Ok
19%Dislike
2%Hate
103 votes
Category winnerMarina BlueMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPink Princesse
SillagePink Princesse
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMarina BlueBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh100%
floral92%
aquatic84%
fruity77%
citrus69%
ozonic61%
fruity100%
floral92%
musky84%
sweet77%
fresh69%
citrus61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and fresh
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
Top30 to 45 minutes
Red AppleAmalfi LemonPearPink Pepper
Heart1 to 2 hours
TeaRoseFreesia
Base2 to 4 hours
MuskVetiverVirginia Cedar
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer100
Fall18
Winter8
Day100
Night13
Spring100
Summer56
Fall26
Winter13
Day100
Night15
Category winnerPink PrincesseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,635
PerfumerOlivier Cresp
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#20,218
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerMarina BlueHigher 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 →Pink Princesse offers a bright, crisp scent built around fresh orchard fruits and sheer florals. The fragrance starts with crisp red apple, sparkling Amalfi lemon, juicy pear, and a mild pop of pink pepper. As the sharp fruitiness settles, a refreshing heart of tea unfolds alongside dewy rose and freesia petals. The d…
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 Pink Princesse?
Marina Blue takes 4 of 8 categories. Marina Blue is rated 3.96/5 from 125 votes; Pink Princesse is rated 3.81/5 from 103 votes. Choose Marina Blue for a fresh and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pink Princesse for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Marina Blue or Pink Princesse?
Pink Princesse lasts longest (Pink Princesse 61/100, Marina Blue 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Marina Blue or Pink Princesse?
Projection is very close: Pink Princesse 57/100, Marina Blue 55/100 for sillage.
Do Marina Blue and Pink Princesse smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Pear, Freesia and Virginia Cedar.
Is Marina Blue or Pink Princesse better for summer or winter?
For summer, Marina Blue is the stronger pick. For winter, Pink Princesse is the stronger pick. Marina Blue suits daytime wear; Pink Princesse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Marina Blue and Pink Princesse?
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. Pink Princesse has top notes of Red Apple, Amalfi Lemon, Pear and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tea, Rose and Freesia, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar.
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