Marina De Bourbon vs Aria
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aria takes 6 of 7 categories.
Marina De BourbonChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
AriaChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Marina De Bourbon1/7
Aria6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Aria
- Community sentiment
- Aria
- Longevity
- Aria
- Sillage & projection
- Aria
- Value for money
- Marina De Bourbon
- Versatility
- Aria
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aria
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Marina De BourbonPrincesse Marina De BourbonAriaMissoniWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.71/ 5 · 2,754 votes
Have 42%Had 42%Want 16%
4.07/ 5 · 142 votes
Have 34%Had 23%Want 44%
Category winnerAriaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
51%Like
5%Ok
21%Dislike
1%Hate
2,754 votes
43%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
5%Dislike
4%Hate
99 votes
Category winnerAriaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAria
SillageAria
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMarina De BourbonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet83%
vanilla65%
fresh48%
aromatic30%
sweet100%
fruity92%
white floral84%
woody77%
tuberose69%
powdery61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
CassisWatermelonLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
PassionfruitYlang-YlangJasmine
Base4 to 6 hours
Exotic FruitsVanillaPeachRaspberry
Top
BananaPeachRaspberryPineappleBergamotLemon
Heart
TuberoseYlang-YlangCarnationJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Base
SandalwoodAmberTonka BeanMuskVanillaCedar
InformationalShared notesLemon, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Marina De Bourbon, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring62
Summer42
Fall100
Winter99
Day100
Night73
Spring68
Summer74
Fall95
Winter100
Day95
Night100
Category winnerAriaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,672
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews84
Overall rank#6,577
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews25
Category winnerAriaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMarina 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 →Aria Missoni is a vividly sweet fruity floral built around an unusual banana opening, soft peach, bright citrus, and a thick ribbon of tuberose and ylang-ylang. It quickly moves from playful to plush. On skin, it often reads like bubblegum fruit and creamy white florals over warm woods, vanilla, and musk. If you enjoy…
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 Aria?
Aria takes 6 of 7 categories. Marina De Bourbon is rated 3.71/5 from 2,754 votes; Aria is rated 4.07/5 from 142 votes. Choose Marina De Bourbon for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Aria for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Marina De Bourbon or Aria?
Aria lasts longest (Aria 74/100, Marina De Bourbon 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Marina De Bourbon or Aria?
Aria projects furthest (Aria 70/100, Marina De Bourbon 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Marina De Bourbon and Aria smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Lemon, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Vanilla.
Is Marina De Bourbon or Aria better for summer or winter?
For summer, Aria is the stronger pick. For winter, Aria is the stronger pick. Marina De Bourbon suits daytime wear; Aria suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Marina De Bourbon and Aria?
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. Aria has top notes of Banana, Peach, Raspberry and Pineapple, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Tonka Bean and Musk.
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