Fragrance comparison

Marina De Bourbon vs Laloa in Paris

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,758 ratings analysed

4 wins

Marina De Bourbon

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.712,754 votes

Rank #6,672 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Laloa in Paris

Via Paris Parfums

4.754 votes

Rank #43,833 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marina De Bourbon takes 4 of 4 categories.

Marina De Bourbon
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Laloa in Paris
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Marina De Bourbon4/4

Laloa in Paris0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Marina De Bourbon
Sillage & projection: Marina De Bourbon
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

Laloa in ParisVia Paris Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 2,754 votes

Have 42%Had 42%Want 16%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 27%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityMarina De Bourbon

SillageMarina De Bourbon

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%

fruity100%

sweet90%

citrus80%

woody70%

tropical60%

powdery50%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

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

LemonTangerineGrapefruitPassionfruitAppleWild StrawberryPeach

Heart

RoseJasmineRaspberryMangoPlumGreen LeavesPineapple

Base

CedarMuskCaramelSandalowoodAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesLemon, Passionfruit, 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 season

Spring62

Summer42

Fall100

Winter99

Day100

Night73

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,672

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews84

Overall rank#43,833

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

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Via Paris Parfums launched Laloa in Paris in 2012 as a vibrant, fruit-forward daily scent. It opens with bright top notes of grapefruit, wild strawberry, and peach before easing into a floral rose and raspberry heart. A warm cedar and vanilla base anchors the dry-down, making it a playful choice for casual spring afte…

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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 De Bourbon or Laloa in Paris?

Marina De Bourbon takes 4 of 4 categories. Marina De Bourbon is rated 3.71/5 from 2,754 votes; Laloa in Paris is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Marina De Bourbon for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Laloa in Paris for a fruity and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marina De Bourbon or Laloa in Paris?

Marina De Bourbon lasts longest (Marina De Bourbon 68/100, Laloa in Paris 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marina De Bourbon or Laloa in Paris?

Marina De Bourbon projects furthest (Marina De Bourbon 63/100, Laloa in Paris 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marina De Bourbon and Laloa in Paris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Lemon, Passionfruit, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Marina De Bourbon or Laloa in Paris better for summer or winter?

Marina De Bourbon suits daytime wear; Laloa in Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marina De Bourbon and Laloa in Paris?

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. Laloa in Paris has top notes of Lemon, Tangerine, Grapefruit and Passionfruit, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Raspberry and Mango, a base of Cedar, Musk, Caramel and Sandalowood.