Fragrance comparison

Marine vs Sylva

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 152 ratings analysed

3 wins

Marine

AXE

3.50146 votes

Rank #9,850 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Sylva

Chatillon Lux Parfums

4.006 votes

Rank #64,264 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marine takes 3 of 3 categories.

Marine
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sylva
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Marine3/3

Sylva0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Marine
Sillage & projection: Marine
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Marine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarineAXE

SylvaChatillon Lux Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 29%Had 71%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 53%Had 6%Want 41%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

129 votes

33%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMarine

SillageMarine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

aldehydic61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

earthy84%

lavender77%

mossy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

AldehydesCaloneLemon VerbenaLemonPetitgrain

Heart

RosemaryGeraniumIrisClary Sage

Base

OakmossPatchouliCedarWhite MuskTonka Bean

Notes

OakmossLavenderTonka BeanCedarVetiverViolet LeafCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGrapefruitPetitgrainNeroliBergamotIris

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Iris, Oakmoss and Cedar. Durations are only published for Sylva, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter51

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,850

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#64,264

PerfumerShawn Maher

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marine by AXE is a sharp, aromatic fougere that leans into 1980s power trends. Built around calone and aldehydes, it delivers a high-energy aquatic opening followed by a sturdy base of oakmoss and patchouli. It is an unapologetic choice for warm summer nights when you want something project-heavy that cuts through hum…

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Sylva by Chatillon Lux Parfums is an aromatic green fougère built around crisp citrus, bitter foliage, and brooding forest depth. Formulated by perfumer Shawn Maher, the scent opens with sharp bergamot, tart grapefruit, neroli, and bitter petitgrain. A brisk floral heart quickly follows, pairing clean lavender, gerani…

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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, Marine or Sylva?

Marine takes 3 of 3 categories. Marine is rated 3.50/5 from 146 votes; Sylva is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Marine for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sylva for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marine or Sylva?

Marine lasts longest (Marine 56/100, Sylva 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marine or Sylva?

Marine projects furthest (Marine 51/100, Sylva 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marine and Sylva smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Iris, Oakmoss and Cedar.

Is Marine or Sylva better for summer or winter?

Sylva suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marine and Sylva?

Marine has top notes of Aldehydes, Calone, Lemon Verbena and Lemon, heart notes of Rosemary, Geranium, Iris and Clary Sage, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Cedar and White Musk. Sylva features Oakmoss, Lavender, Tonka Bean, Cedar and Vetiver.