Fragrance comparison

Marlene vs The White

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

Marlene

Sixteen92

3.205 votes

Rank #58,674 SmokyAmber

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38%scent match

Some overlap

The White

The Sum

3.7633 votes

Rank #21,756 IrisPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Marlene
Choose it for a smoky and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
The White
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Marlene2/4

The White2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarleneSixteen92

The WhiteThe Sum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%

3.76/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 12%Had 6%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

39%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityMarlene

SillageThe White

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value25

Category winnerMarleneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

fruity69%

iris61%

iris100%

powdery86%

woody72%

violet58%

smoky44%

earthy30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both iris, woody and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SmokeCopalRoseIrisDavanaPlumGin

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

IrisSmokeWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSmoke and Iris. Durations are only published for Marlene, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall83

Winter75

Day100

Night36

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 37%Casual 28%Party 21%Work 14%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,674

PerfumerClaire Baxter

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#21,756

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerThe WhiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marlene by Sixteen92 opens with a splash of crisp juniper gin and aromatic davana before revealing a heart of velvety alba rose and powdery cosmetic iris. As the fragrance settles on skin, rich plum syrup and smoldering copal resin take over, wrapping the waxy floral center in a layer of aromatic wood smoke. It avoids…

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The White by The Sum pairs crisp iris root with a pale cloud of white smoke and dry woods. Crafted by perfumer Josh Meyer, it feels clean, quiet, and minimalist on skin. It shines in cool spring mornings or quiet office settings, offering a tranquil aura without heavy amber sweetness or dense spice.

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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, Marlene or The White?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Marlene is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes; The White is rated 3.76/5 from 33 votes. Choose Marlene for a smoky and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The White for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.