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Maroussia vs Roccobarocco

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

Updated 3,202 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roccobarocco takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Maroussia

    Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Roccobarocco

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Maroussia2/7
Roccobarocco5/7
Ratings & consensus
Roccobarocco
Community sentiment
Roccobarocco
Longevity
Roccobarocco
Sillage & projection
Roccobarocco
Value for money
Maroussia
Versatility
Roccobarocco
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
RoccobaroccoRoccobarocco
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.70/ 5 · 3,125 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
3.86/ 5 · 77 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
Category winnerRoccobaroccoRating 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

34%Love
51%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerRoccobaroccoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityRoccobarocco

SillageRoccobarocco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value83
¤ Price value69
Category winnerMaroussiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
amber92%
woody84%
floral77%
warm spicy69%
vanilla61%
white floral100%
woody92%
floral84%
amber77%
citrus69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, amber and floral

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 BlossomBergamotPeachGreen NotesLemon
Heart
TuberoseCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangHiacynthOrchidRoseNarcissus
Base
SandalwoodBenzoinAmberMuskVanillaCedarOakmoss
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Peach, Bergamot and Carnation. 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
Spring74
Summer35
Fall74
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerRoccobaroccoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex21
Women76
Men0
Unisex25
Women75
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,451

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews203

Overall rank#12,924

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews7

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…

Reviews →

Roccobarocco for women is a dense, golden floral released in 1987. It pairs a bright, citrus-forward opening with a lush, heavy heart of tuberose and ylang-ylang. The base brings significant warmth through sandalwood and benzoin, creating a scent that feels particularly at home in crisp, festive winter weather. It off…

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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 Roccobarocco?

Roccobarocco takes 5 of 7 categories. Maroussia is rated 3.70/5 from 3,125 votes; Roccobarocco is rated 3.86/5 from 77 votes. Choose Maroussia for a powdery and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Roccobarocco for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Maroussia or Roccobarocco?

Roccobarocco lasts longest (Roccobarocco 76/100, Maroussia 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maroussia or Roccobarocco?

Roccobarocco projects furthest (Roccobarocco 75/100, Maroussia 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maroussia and Roccobarocco smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Peach, Bergamot and Carnation.

Is Maroussia or Roccobarocco better for summer or winter?

For summer, Roccobarocco is the stronger pick. For winter, Maroussia is the stronger pick. Maroussia suits evening wear; Roccobarocco suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maroussia and Roccobarocco?

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. Roccobarocco has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Peach and Green Notes, heart notes of Tuberose, Carnation, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Amber and Musk.

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