Fragrance comparison

Maroussia vs Nusha

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,129 ratings analysed

3 wins

Maroussia

Slava Zaitsev

3.703,125 votes

Rank #2,451 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Nusha

Imotski

2.754 votes

Rank #72,486 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maroussia takes 3 of 3 categories.

Maroussia
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Nusha
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Maroussia3/3

Nusha0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaroussiaSlava Zaitsev

NushaImotski

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 3,125 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

2.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

3,125 votes

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityMaroussia

SillageMaroussia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

amber92%

woody84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

white floral100%

citrus91%

rose83%

floral74%

vanilla65%

powdery56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesOrange BlossomPeachBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

CarnationYlang-YlangTuberoseHeliotropeIrisJasmineRoseOrchid

Base7-10+ hrs

CivetSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVanillaMuskTonka BeanCedar

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemonAldehydes

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomRoseLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotrope

Base

VanillaTonka BeanMuskSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Maroussia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex21

Women76

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,451

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews203

Overall rank#72,486

PerfumerTomislav Vrbanec

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMaroussiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Slava 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…

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Nusha is a bright white floral with a sparkling citrus start, then a softer heart of jasmine, orange blossom and rose. As it settles, vanilla, tonka and musk give it a smoother, slightly powdery finish. It reads traditionally feminine and fairly classic in style. If you enjoy floral perfumes that open fresh and dry do…

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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, Maroussia or Nusha?

Maroussia takes 3 of 3 categories. Maroussia is rated 3.70/5 from 3,125 votes; Nusha is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Maroussia for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Nusha for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Maroussia or Nusha?

Maroussia lasts longest (Maroussia 67/100, Nusha 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maroussia or Nusha?

Maroussia projects furthest (Maroussia 62/100, Nusha 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maroussia and Nusha smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Heliotrope.

Is Maroussia or Nusha better for summer or winter?

Maroussia suits evening wear; Nusha suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maroussia and Nusha?

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. Nusha has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Aldehydes, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Sandalwood.