Fragrance comparison

Maroussia vs Rhapsody

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,126 ratings analysed

Maroussia

Slava Zaitsev

3.703,125 votes

Rank #2,451 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Rhapsody

Revlon

4.001 votes

Rank #54,552 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rhapsody takes 2 of 3 categories.

Maroussia
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rhapsody
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Maroussia1/3

Rhapsody2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rhapsody
Sillage & projection: Rhapsody
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

RhapsodyRevlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 3,125 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 7%Want 93%

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

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRhapsody

SillageRhapsody

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%

amber100%

white floral91%

powdery83%

woody74%

vanilla65%

animalic56%

Scent match55%Closely related · both amber, powdery and woody

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

Orange BlossomPeachPineapple

Heart

OrchidLilyTiare Flower

Base

AmberVanillaSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Peach, Orchid and Sandalwood. 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

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

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#54,552

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Rhapsody by Revlon is a floral oriental fragrance centered on tropical tiare flower, lush peach, and bright pineapple. Launched in the 2000s, it offers a sunny, vacation-inspired scent profile suitable for warm weather wear. With its heart of orchid and lily resting on a base of warm amber and vanilla, this scent prov…

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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 Rhapsody?

Rhapsody takes 2 of 3 categories. Maroussia is rated 3.70/5 from 3,125 votes; Rhapsody is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Maroussia for a powdery and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rhapsody for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Maroussia or Rhapsody?

Rhapsody lasts longest (Rhapsody 90/100, Maroussia 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maroussia or Rhapsody?

Projection is very close: Rhapsody 63/100, Maroussia 62/100 for sillage.

Do Maroussia and Rhapsody smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Peach, Orchid and Sandalwood.

Is Maroussia or Rhapsody better for summer or winter?

Maroussia suits evening wear; Rhapsody suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maroussia and Rhapsody?

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. Rhapsody has top notes of Orange Blossom, Peach and Pineapple, heart notes of Orchid, Lily and Tiare Flower, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.