Maroussia vs More
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Maroussia takes 4 of 7 categories.
MaroussiaChoose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
MoreChoose it for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Maroussia4/7
More3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Maroussia
- Community sentiment
- More
- Longevity
- Maroussia
- Sillage & projection
- More
- Value for money
- Maroussia
- Versatility
- More
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Maroussia
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MaroussiaSlava ZaitsevMoreShiseidoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.70/ 5 · 3,125 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
3.80/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%
Category winnerMaroussiaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
44%Like
5%Ok
22%Dislike
3%Hate
3,125 votes
20%Love
53%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
30 votes
Category winnerMoreMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMaroussia
SillageMore
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMaroussiaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
amber92%
woody84%
floral77%
warm spicy69%
vanilla61%
aldehydic100%
fresh92%
amber84%
white floral77%
citrus69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
AldehydesOrange BlossomPeachBergamot
Heart3-5 hrs
CarnationYlang-YlangTuberoseHeliotropeIrisJasmineRoseOrchid
Base7-10+ hrs
CivetSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVanillaMuskTonka BeanCedar
Top
AldehydesNeroliTarragonBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineIrisRoseLily-of-the-ValleyLilac
Base
MuskAmberBenzoinCedarVanilla
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Iris. Durations are only published for Maroussia, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring27
Summer16
Fall0
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Spring100
Summer14
Fall71
Winter86
Day100
Night22
Category winnerMoreMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,451
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews203
Overall rank#41,308
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMaroussiaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSlava Zaitsev Maroussia hits the air with a brisk, soapy rush of aldehydes, crisp bergamot, and sweet orange blossom that immediately brings to mind frosty morning air. As the initial fizzy burst settles, a dense core of spicy carnation, creamy ylang-ylang, and buttery tuberose unfolds across the skin, giving the frag…
Reviews →More by Shiseido enters the room with a dry, sharp puff of aldehydes and bitter tarragon. It immediately signals a clean, vintage aesthetic that shuns the sugary trends of modern perfume counters. As it settles on the skin, the initial crispness softens into a powdery bouquet of iris, jasmine, and cool lily of the val…
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, Maroussia or More?
Maroussia takes 4 of 7 categories. Maroussia is rated 3.70/5 from 3,125 votes; More is rated 3.80/5 from 30 votes. Choose Maroussia for a powdery and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose More for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Maroussia or More?
Maroussia lasts longest (Maroussia 67/100, More 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Maroussia or More?
More projects furthest (More 71/100, Maroussia 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Maroussia and More smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Iris.
Is Maroussia or More better for summer or winter?
For summer, Maroussia is the stronger pick. For winter, Maroussia is the stronger pick. Maroussia suits evening wear; More suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Maroussia and More?
Maroussia has top notes of Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Heliotrope, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Amber and Benzoin. More has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Tarragon and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Iris and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber, Benzoin and Cedar.
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