Fragrance comparison

Marina vs 1912

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Marina

Prudence Paris

4.4010 votes

Rank #46,782 PowderyViolet

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39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

1912

Aromas de Salazar

4.605 votes

Rank #47,893 AmberPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1912 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Marina
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1912
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Marina1/4

19123/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1912
Sillage & projection: 1912
Value for money: 1912
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Marina

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarinaPrudence Paris

1912Aromas de Salazar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 15%Had 6%Want 80%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

80%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

Longevity1912

Sillage1912

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value58

Category winner1912Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet83%

floral65%

vanilla48%

rose30%

amber100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

floral69%

vanilla61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Green Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletFlowersRose

Base6-8 hrs

Powdery NotesVanillaHeliotropeWhite MuskOpoponax

Top

Italian LemonBergamotJasmine

Heart

Orange BlossomRose de MaiHeliotropeTuberoseHyacinthVioletIris

Base

Siam BenzoinLabdanumVanillaStyraxAmberResinOpoponaxIndian Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesViolet, Vanilla, Heliotrope and Opoponax. Durations are only published for Marina, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,782

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,893

PerfumerMichael Salazar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarinaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marina by Prudence Paris opens with a crisp snap of fresh green leaves before blooming into a plush cloud of sweet violet petals and classic dewy rose. The heart feels like dusting on an expensive cosmetic powder, smooth and nostalgic without feeling stuffy. As the fragrance settles onto your skin, warm vanilla, almon…

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1912 by Aromas de Salazar opens with sharp Italian lemon and bergamot before settling into a thick floral heart of tuberose, iris, and hyacinth. The base rests on warm labdanum, Siam benzoin, and opoponax resin. It suits cool spring evenings and formal autumn gatherings when you want a rich floral amber that clings to…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Marina or 1912?

1912 takes 3 of 4 categories. Marina is rated 4.40/5 from 10 votes; 1912 is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Marina for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1912 for a amber and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Marina or 1912?

1912 lasts longest (1912 93/100, Marina 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marina or 1912?

1912 projects furthest (1912 75/100, Marina 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marina and 1912 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Violet, Vanilla, Heliotrope and Opoponax.

Is Marina or 1912 better for summer or winter?

Marina suits daytime wear; 1912 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marina and 1912?

Marina has top notes of Green Notes, heart notes of Violet, Flowers and Rose, a base of Powdery Notes, Vanilla, Heliotrope and White Musk. 1912 has top notes of Italian Lemon, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose de Mai, Heliotrope and Tuberose, a base of Siam Benzoin, Labdanum, Vanilla and Styrax.