Marjan Red vs Jaguar Era
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Marjan Red takes 3 of 5 categories.
Marjan RedChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Jaguar EraChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Marjan Red3/5
Jaguar Era2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Jaguar Era
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Marjan Red
- Sillage & projection
- Marjan Red
- Value for money
- Marjan Red
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Jaguar Era
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Marjan RedArmafJaguar EraJaguarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.68/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 40%Had 4%Want 55%
3.79/ 5 · 76 votes
Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%
Category winnerJaguar EraRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
47%Like
11%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
25%Love
46%Like
20%Ok
1%Dislike
8%Hate
76 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMarjan Red
SillageMarjan Red
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMarjan RedBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic90%
amber80%
fresh spicy70%
warm spicy60%
woody50%
citrus100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
fruity61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotSpicesCardamom
Heart
JasmineRed ApplePineapple
Base
AmberTonka BeanCedar
Top
BergamotLemonMandarin Orange
Heart
PineappleMojitoSpicesCardamomLavenderAniseGeranium
Base
PatchouliVirginian CedarCedar NeedlesCedarSandalwoodAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Spices, Cardamom and Pineapple. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer100
Fall75
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter45
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#37,665
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#28,113
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerJaguar EraHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMarjan 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…
Reviews →Jaguar Era is a woody spicy fragrance that leans into citrus and aromatic notes. It opens with a zesty burst of bergamot and lemon, eventually settling into a blend of pineapple, lavender, and patchouli. Designed for casual daily wear, this scent fits well in spring weather for those seeking an approachable, everyday …
Reviews →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 Jaguar Era?
Marjan Red takes 3 of 5 categories. Marjan Red is rated 3.68/5 from 19 votes; Jaguar Era is rated 3.79/5 from 76 votes. Choose Marjan Red for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Jaguar Era for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Marjan Red or Jaguar Era?
Marjan Red lasts longest (Marjan Red 57/100, Jaguar Era 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Marjan Red or Jaguar Era?
Marjan Red projects furthest (Marjan Red 69/100, Jaguar Era 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Marjan Red and Jaguar Era smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Spices, Cardamom and Pineapple.
Is Marjan Red or Jaguar Era better for summer or winter?
Marjan Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Marjan Red and Jaguar Era?
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. Jaguar Era has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pineapple, Mojito, Spices and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, Virginian Cedar, Cedar Needles and Cedar.
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