Marina De Bourbon vs MCM Gold
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
MCM Gold takes 4 of 7 categories.
Marina De BourbonChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
MCM GoldChoose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Marina De Bourbon2/7
MCM Gold4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- MCM Gold
- Community sentiment
- MCM Gold
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- MCM Gold
- Value for money
- MCM Gold
- Versatility
- Marina De Bourbon
- 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 BourbonMCM GoldMCM - Mode Creation MunichWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.71/ 5 · 2,754 votes
Have 42%Had 42%Want 16%
4.15/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 45%Had 16%Want 38%
Category winnerMCM GoldRating 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
30%Love
59%Like
7%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
27 votes
Category winnerMCM GoldMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageMCM Gold
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMCM GoldBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet83%
vanilla65%
fresh48%
aromatic30%
sweet100%
woody92%
white floral84%
yellow floral77%
honey69%
fruity61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity
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
PassionfruitMelonTangerineCassisWatermelon
Heart
TuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineMimosaClovesCinnamonRoseViolet
Base
HoneyLabdanumCedarMyrrhVetiverTonka BeanVanillaSandalwood
InformationalShared notesCassis, Watermelon, Passionfruit and Ylang-Ylang. 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
Spring67
Summer22
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night56
Category winnerMarina De BourbonMost 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#34,178
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerMarina De BourbonHigher 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 →MCM Gold is a warm, fruity white floral with honeyed softness, melon freshness, mimosa, and a prominent tuberose heart. Reviewers often compare it to Givenchy Amarige, but describe MCM Gold as lighter, softer, and more watery in feel. It suits shoppers who enjoy feminine 1990s florals with sweetness and presence. Samp…
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 MCM Gold?
MCM Gold takes 4 of 7 categories. Marina De Bourbon is rated 3.71/5 from 2,754 votes; MCM Gold is rated 4.15/5 from 27 votes. Choose Marina De Bourbon for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose MCM Gold for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Marina De Bourbon or MCM Gold?
They last about the same: Marina De Bourbon 68/100, MCM Gold 68/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Marina De Bourbon or MCM Gold?
MCM Gold projects furthest (MCM Gold 69/100, Marina De Bourbon 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Marina De Bourbon and MCM Gold smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Cassis, Watermelon, Passionfruit and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Marina De Bourbon or MCM Gold better for summer or winter?
For summer, Marina De Bourbon is the stronger pick. For winter, Marina De Bourbon is the stronger pick. Marina De Bourbon suits daytime wear; MCM Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Marina De Bourbon and MCM Gold?
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. MCM Gold has top notes of Passionfruit, Melon, Tangerine and Cassis, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of Honey, Labdanum, Cedar and Myrrh.
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