Fragrance comparison

Marine vs Upton

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 156 ratings analysed

Marine

AXE

3.50146 votes

Rank #9,850 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Upton

Papillon

4.1010 votes

Rank #44,246 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Upton takes 3 of 5 categories.

Marine
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Upton
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Marine2/5

Upton3/5

Ratings & consensus: Upton
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Upton
Sillage & projection: Upton
Value for money: Marine
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

UptonPapillon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 29%Had 71%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 67%Had 5%Want 29%

Category winnerUptonRating 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

40%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityUpton

SillageUpton

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value66

Category winnerMarineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

aldehydic61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

powdery70%

green60%

lavender50%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

Top20-30 mins

LavenderRosemaryNeroliPetitgrain

Heart2-3 hrs

GalbanumJasmineGeraniumClary Sage

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodCedarAmberVetiverOakmoss

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Rosemary, Geranium and Clary Sage. Durations are only published for Upton, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter51

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter63

Day83

Night100

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#44,246

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Papillon Upton opens with an intense, bracing jolt of lavender, bitter petitgrain, and crushed rosemary leaves. It immediately recalls classic European barbershop traditions. Give the sharp opening five minutes to burn off its alcohol vapor before leaning in. Once the initial blast settles, dry green galbanum, herbal …

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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 Upton?

Upton takes 3 of 5 categories. Marine is rated 3.50/5 from 146 votes; Upton is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Marine for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Upton for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Marine or Upton?

Upton lasts longest (Upton 60/100, Marine 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marine or Upton?

Upton projects furthest (Upton 63/100, Marine 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marine and Upton smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Rosemary, Geranium and Clary Sage.

Is Marine or Upton better for summer or winter?

Upton suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marine and Upton?

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. Upton has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Neroli and Petitgrain, heart notes of Galbanum, Jasmine, Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Amber and Vetiver.