Fragrance comparison

Marine vs Lacoste

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 591 ratings analysed

3 wins

Marine

Gulf Orchid

4.004 votes

Rank #43,019 AromaticWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Lacoste

Lacoste Fragrances

4.15587 votes

Rank #1,967 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marine takes 3 of 4 categories.

Marine
Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lacoste
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Marine3/4

Lacoste1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarineGulf Orchid

LacosteLacoste Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

4.15/ 5 · 587 votes

Have 47%Had 53%Want 0%

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

40%Love

45%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

587 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMarine

SillageMarine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value55

Category winnerMarineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

white floral92%

marine84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

woody69%

earthy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus 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

LimeLavenderBergamotLemonClary Sage

Heart

BasilGeraniumGreen NotesJasmineCarnationGalbanum

Base

OakmossVetiverCedarMuskTonka BeanAmber

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

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

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,019

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,967

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews86

Category winnerLacosteHigher 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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Lacoste by Lacoste Fragrances opens with a sharp burst of lime, bergamot, and clary sage before shifting into a soapy herbal heart. Basil, green leaves, and geranium add a crisp, outdoorsy snap. As it settles, oakmoss, vetiver, and cedar build a clean, retro woody foundation built for warm spring mornings and crisp po…

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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 Lacoste?

Marine takes 3 of 4 categories. Marine is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Lacoste is rated 4.15/5 from 587 votes. Choose Marine for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lacoste for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Marine or Lacoste?

Marine lasts longest (Marine 84/100, Lacoste 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marine or Lacoste?

Marine projects furthest (Marine 75/100, Lacoste 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marine and Lacoste smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and green accords. Common notes include Lavender, Galbanum, Geranium and Oakmoss.

Is Marine or Lacoste better for summer or winter?

Marine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marine and Lacoste?

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. Lacoste has top notes of Lime, Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Basil, Geranium, Green Notes and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cedar and Musk.