Marina Spadafora vs Carven Le Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Marina SpadaforaChoose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Carven Le ParfumChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Marina Spadafora2/4
Carven Le Parfum2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Marina Spadafora
- Sillage & projection
- Marina Spadafora
- Value for money
- Carven Le Parfum
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Carven Le Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Marina SpadaforaMarina SpadaforaCarven Le ParfumCarvenWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 33%Had 28%Want 39%
3.83/ 5 · 1,331 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate14%Love
71%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
25%Love
52%Like
5%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
1,331 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMarina Spadafora
SillageMarina Spadafora
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCarven Le ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
powdery92%
floral84%
amber77%
musky69%
lactonic61%
floral100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
fruity77%
woody69%
green61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both floral and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
MuskRoseJasmine
Heart2 to 3 hours
AmberYlang-Ylang
Base4 to 7 hours
ApricotOsmanthus
Top
White HyacinthApricotMandarin Blossom
Heart
Sweet PeaJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
OsmanthusIndonesian Patchouli LeafSandalwood
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Apricot and Osmanthus. Durations are only published for Marina Spadafora, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer25
Fall100
Winter25
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter30
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#57,535
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,938
PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian
Launched—
Reviews133
Category winnerCarven Le ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMarina Spadafora by Marina Spadafora is an unconventional floral scent that turns the standard pyramid upside down. Rather than opening with crisp citrus, it leads immediately with a hazy veil of musk, velvety rose, and heady jasmine. As the first impression settles, warm amber links with sunny, banana-tinted ylang-yl…
Reviews →Carven Le Parfum pairs crisp white hyacinth and juicy apricot with a dewy sweet pea heart. Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian anchors the bright floral top in soft sandalwood and earthy patchouli leaf. It feels clean, soapy, and tailored for spring office mornings or casual daytime wear when you want an airy, polished floral …
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 Spadafora or Carven Le Parfum?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Marina Spadafora is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Carven Le Parfum is rated 3.83/5 from 1,331 votes. Choose Marina Spadafora for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Carven Le Parfum for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Marina Spadafora or Carven Le Parfum?
Marina Spadafora lasts longest (Marina Spadafora 76/100, Carven Le Parfum 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Marina Spadafora or Carven Le Parfum?
Marina Spadafora projects furthest (Marina Spadafora 71/100, Carven Le Parfum 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Marina Spadafora and Carven Le Parfum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Apricot and Osmanthus.
Is Marina Spadafora or Carven Le Parfum better for summer or winter?
Marina Spadafora suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Marina Spadafora and Carven Le Parfum?
Marina Spadafora has top notes of Musk, Rose and Jasmine, heart notes of Amber and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Apricot and Osmanthus. Carven Le Parfum has top notes of White Hyacinth, Apricot and Mandarin Blossom, heart notes of Sweet Pea, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Osmanthus, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Sandalwood.
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