Fragrance comparison

Marjan Red vs Azrak

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 232 ratings analysed

Marjan Red

Armaf

3.6819 votes

Rank #37,634 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Azrak

Boadicea the Victorious

4.21213 votes

Rank #4,153 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azrak takes 4 of 5 categories.

Marjan Red
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Azrak
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Marjan Red1/5

Azrak4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marjan RedArmaf

AzrakBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 40%Had 4%Want 55%

4.21/ 5 · 213 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerAzrakRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

47%Like

11%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

53%Love

30%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

213 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAzrak

SillageAzrak

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value31

Category winnerMarjan RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

amber80%

fresh spicy70%

warm spicy60%

woody50%

citrus100%

woody92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

musky61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotSpicesCardamom

Heart

JasmineRed ApplePineapple

Base

AmberTonka BeanCedar

Top

PineappleBergamotLemonCassisCardamomCinnamon

Heart

RoseJasmineSpicesVioletLily-of-the-ValleyViolet Leaf

Base

MuskWoodsy NotesAgarwood (Oud)AmberCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Spices, Cardamom and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter39

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex29

Women21

Men25

Unisex54

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,634

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#4,153

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerAzrakHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marjan Red by Armaf opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and a dry dustiness of cardamom. Within twenty minutes, the initial spiciness shifts into an unexpected direction. A cold, synthetic red apple note emerges alongside a faint, soapy jasmine. This fruitiness is not sweet or juicy, but rather crisp and slightly med…

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Boadicea the Victorious Azrak hits the skin with an instant flash of tart pineapple, bergamot, and lemon. It is bright. Soon, dewy violet leaf and soft jasmine emerge to soften the fruitiness. The base introduces dry cedar, smooth sandalwood, and a tame touch of agarwood that keeps the scent grounded for hours. It fee…

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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, Marjan Red or Azrak?

Azrak takes 4 of 5 categories. Marjan Red is rated 3.68/5 from 19 votes; Azrak is rated 4.21/5 from 213 votes. Choose Marjan Red for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Azrak for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Marjan Red or Azrak?

Azrak lasts longest (Azrak 77/100, Marjan Red 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marjan Red or Azrak?

Azrak projects furthest (Azrak 72/100, Marjan Red 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marjan Red and Azrak smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Spices, Cardamom and Jasmine.

Is Marjan Red or Azrak better for summer or winter?

Marjan Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marjan Red and Azrak?

Marjan Red has top notes of Bergamot, Spices and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine, Red Apple and Pineapple, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean and Cedar. Azrak has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot, Lemon and Cassis, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Spices and Violet, a base of Musk, Woodsy Notes, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.