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Marina De Bourbon vs 91. Chocolatic Nchnt

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

Updated 2,765 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marina De Bourbon takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Marina De Bourbon

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • 91. Chocolatic Nchnt

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Marina De Bourbon3/5
91. Chocolatic Nchnt2/5
Ratings & consensus
Marina De Bourbon
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
91. Chocolatic Nchnt
Sillage & projection
91. Chocolatic Nchnt
Value for money
Marina De Bourbon
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Marina De Bourbon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Marina De BourbonPrincesse Marina De Bourbon
91. Chocolatic NchntSARANGHAEYO
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.71/ 5 · 2,754 votes
Have 42%Had 42%Want 16%
3.82/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 41%Had 9%Want 50%
Category winnerMarina De BourbonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
22%Love
51%Like
5%Ok
21%Dislike
1%Hate

2,754 votes

36%Love
36%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

Longevity91. Chocolatic Nchnt

Sillage91. Chocolatic Nchnt

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value68
¤ Price value67
Category winnerMarina De BourbonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
sweet83%
vanilla65%
fresh48%
aromatic30%
woody100%
powdery92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
lavender69%
musky61%
Scent match17%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
CassisWatermelonLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
PassionfruitYlang-YlangJasmine
Base4 to 6 hours
Exotic FruitsVanillaPeachRaspberry
Top
PeachCassisOrangeLemonApple
Heart
LavenderJasmineYlang-YlangPineRose
Base
AmberCedarwoodMuskVanillaSandalwoodVetyver
InformationalShared notesCassis, Lemon, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Marina De Bourbon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring62
Summer42
Fall100
Winter99
Day100
Night73
Spring75
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex4
Women95
Men20
Unisex40
Women40
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,672

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews84

Overall rank#23,706

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerMarina De BourbonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marina De Bourbon by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a 1994 floral fruity fragrance defined by dense sweetness and rich fruit nectar. The opening delivers a sharp burst of cassis, watery watermelon, and tangy lemon. As it settles, tropical passionfruit blends with sunny ylang-ylang and clean jasmine in the heart, creat…

Reviews →

Aromatic lavender leads this fragrance, with a soft fruity opening and a smooth woody, musky base. Despite the name, it does not read as chocolate-forward. It feels polished, calm, and distinctly unisex, with a powdery amber warmth underneath. A good fit for shoppers who want something refined, slightly unusual, and …

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 De Bourbon or 91. Chocolatic Nchnt?

Marina De Bourbon takes 3 of 5 categories. Marina De Bourbon is rated 3.71/5 from 2,754 votes; 91. Chocolatic Nchnt is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes. Choose Marina De Bourbon for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 91. Chocolatic Nchnt for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Marina De Bourbon or 91. Chocolatic Nchnt?

91. Chocolatic Nchnt lasts longest (91. Chocolatic Nchnt 73/100, Marina De Bourbon 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marina De Bourbon or 91. Chocolatic Nchnt?

91. Chocolatic Nchnt projects furthest (91. Chocolatic Nchnt 67/100, Marina De Bourbon 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marina De Bourbon and 91. Chocolatic Nchnt smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Cassis, Lemon, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Marina De Bourbon or 91. Chocolatic Nchnt better for summer or winter?

Marina De Bourbon suits daytime wear; 91. Chocolatic Nchnt suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marina De Bourbon and 91. Chocolatic Nchnt?

Marina De Bourbon has top notes of Cassis, Watermelon and Lemon, heart notes of Passionfruit, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Exotic Fruits, Vanilla, Peach and Raspberry. 91. Chocolatic Nchnt has top notes of Peach, Cassis, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Pine, a base of Amber, Cedarwood, Musk and Vanilla.

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