Fragrance comparison

Marjan vs Chimaera

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 1,261 ratings analysed

Marjan

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.5332 votes

Rank #20,445 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Chimaera

Tiziana Terenzi

4.051,229 votes

Rank #865 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chimaera takes 5 of 7 categories.

Marjan
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Chimaera
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Marjan2/7

Chimaera5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarjanAl Haramain Perfumes

ChimaeraTiziana Terenzi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.53/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 50%Had 22%Want 28%

4.05/ 5 · 1,229 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerChimaeraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

28%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

43%Love

37%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

943 votes

Category winnerChimaeraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityChimaera

SillageChimaera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value47

Category winnerMarjanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy91%

aromatic83%

amber74%

floral65%

oud56%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Pine TreeSpicy NotesAmberAgarwood (Oud)Floral NotesPatchouliSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LeatherTolu BalsamSaffronBlack PepperSoil TinctureBay LeafLemonThyme

Heart

HoneyRed PepperCarnationIrisSagePeonyMagnolia

Base

CaramelAgarwood (Oud)TobaccoBenzoinPine TreeCanadian balsamPatchouliLabdanum

InformationalShared notesPine Tree, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer58

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring32

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMarjanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men36

Unisex52

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,445

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#865

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews131

Category winnerChimaeraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marjan is a sweet, bright amber-woods scent that keeps a fresh citrus lift from start to finish. Expect lime and bergamot style sparkle up top, a soft floral touch (often read as rose), then a warm base of cedar, patchouli and musky amber. It wears like an attar style blend, unusual in a good way, with a clean, slight…

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Chimaera opens with sour leather, pepper, saffron and herbs, then settles into a darker mix of honeyed amber, caramel, tobacco and oud. Pine and citrus can lift the composition, but the overall feel stays warm, resinous and textured. It suits shoppers who enjoy rich spicy scents with real weight and evolution. Sample …

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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, Marjan or Chimaera?

Chimaera takes 5 of 7 categories. Marjan is rated 3.53/5 from 32 votes; Chimaera is rated 4.05/5 from 1,229 votes. Choose Marjan for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Chimaera for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Marjan or Chimaera?

They last about the same: Chimaera 84/100, Marjan 82/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Marjan or Chimaera?

Chimaera projects furthest (Chimaera 75/100, Marjan 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marjan and Chimaera smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pine Tree, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.

Is Marjan or Chimaera better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marjan is the stronger pick. For winter, Chimaera is the stronger pick. Marjan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marjan and Chimaera?

Marjan features Pine Tree, Spicy Notes, Amber, Agarwood (Oud) and Floral Notes. Chimaera has top notes of Leather, Tolu Balsam, Saffron and Black Pepper, heart notes of Honey, Red Pepper, Carnation and Iris, a base of Caramel, Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco and Benzoin.