Fragrance comparison

Marine vs Fougere No. 1

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

Marine

Gulf Orchid

4.004 votes

Rank #43,019 AromaticWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Fougere No. 1

Myropol

4.254 votes

Rank #47,779 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marine takes 2 of 4 categories.

Marine
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fougere No. 1
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Marine2/4

Fougere No. 11/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fougere No. 1
Sillage & projection: Tie
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

MarineGulf Orchid

Fougere No. 1Myropol

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

25%Love

75%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

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityFougere No. 1

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMarineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

white floral92%

marine84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

fruity61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

Aquatic notesLavenderCitrusGalbanum

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily of the ValleyOrange BlossomGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

TonkaOakmossVetiverMusk

Top

LavenderGreen NotesBergamotApplePineappleBasil

Heart

GeraniumCassisPatchouliCorianderVetiver

Base

OakmossCaramelTonka BeanCostusSandalwoodAmberMuskGalbanum

InformationalShared notesLavender, Galbanum, Geranium and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Marine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night34

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 14%Party 11%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,019

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#47,779

PerfumerAndrey Oleynikov

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marine by Gulf Orchid delivers an immediate wash of cool Atlantic brine, bright citrus zest, and snapped green galbanum stems. It wastes no time making an impression. Within minutes, the sharp opening subsides into aromatic French lavender, crisp geranium, and sweet white orange blossom petals. The drydown rests on ea…

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Fougere No. 1 leans into classic aromatic fougere territory with a greener, fruit-tinted opening. Lavender, bergamot, basil and crisp apple give it a brisk first impression, while geranium, vetiver and patchouli keep the heart dry and structured. As it settles, oakmoss, tonka, sandalwood and amber bring a warmer, moss…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Marine or Fougere No. 1?

Marine takes 2 of 4 categories. Marine is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Fougere No. 1 is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Marine for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fougere No. 1 for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marine or Fougere No. 1?

Fougere No. 1 lasts longest (Fougere No. 1 87/100, Marine 84/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marine or Fougere No. 1?

Projection is very close: Marine 75/100, Fougere No. 1 75/100 for sillage.

Do Marine and Fougere No. 1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Lavender, Galbanum, Geranium and Oakmoss.

Is Marine or Fougere No. 1 better for summer or winter?

Marine suits daytime wear; Fougere No. 1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marine and Fougere No. 1?

Marine has top notes of Aquatic notes, Lavender, Citrus and Galbanum, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom and Geranium, a base of Tonka, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Musk. Fougere No. 1 has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Geranium, Cassis, Patchouli and Coriander, a base of Oakmoss, Caramel, Tonka Bean and Costus.