Fragrance comparison

Marine vs Laodiceia

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

4 wins

Marine

Gulf Orchid

4.004 votes

Rank #43,019 AromaticWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Laodiceia

Thera Cosméticos

3.717 votes

Rank #55,715 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marine takes 4 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.
Laodiceia
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Marine4/4

Laodiceia0/4

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: Marine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarineGulf Orchid

LaodiceiaThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 30%Had 25%Want 45%

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

43%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMarine

SillageMarine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value31

Category winnerMarineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

white floral92%

marine84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

white floral83%

woody74%

fresh spicy65%

green56%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, white floral and citrus

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

Sicilian LemonBergamotWhite LilyOrange BlossomLavenderGalbanumHoneysuckleHyacinth

Heart

LilyMoroccan JasmineCarnationTuberoseIrisYlang-YlangRose

Base

LeatherSandalowoodAmberPatchouliMuskOakmossVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesLavender, Galbanum, Orange Blossom 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

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,019

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#55,715

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

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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Laodiceia opens with a sharp burst of galbanum, hyacinth, and bitter Sicilian lemon before unrolling into a dense bouquet of white lily and Moroccan jasmine. As the initial greenery calms, leather and moss anchor the dry-down. It feels tailored for a crisp spring morning when you want a vintage floral profile with ser…

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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 Laodiceia?

Marine takes 4 of 4 categories. Marine is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Laodiceia is rated 3.71/5 from 7 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 Laodiceia for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marine or Laodiceia?

Marine lasts longest (Marine 84/100, Laodiceia 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marine or Laodiceia?

Marine projects furthest (Marine 75/100, Laodiceia 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marine and Laodiceia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Galbanum, Orange Blossom and Oakmoss.

Is Marine or Laodiceia better for summer or winter?

Marine suits daytime wear; Laodiceia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marine and Laodiceia?

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. Laodiceia has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot, White Lily and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Lily, Moroccan Jasmine, Carnation and Tuberose, a base of Leather, Sandalowood, Amber and Patchouli.