Maroussia vs Simply Belle
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Maroussia takes 8 of 8 categories.
MaroussiaChoose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Simply BelleChoose it for a white floral and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Maroussia8/8
Simply Belle0/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Maroussia
- Community sentiment
- Maroussia
- Longevity
- Maroussia
- Sillage & projection
- Maroussia
- Value for money
- Maroussia
- Versatility
- Maroussia
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Maroussia
- Fragranxe ranking
- Maroussia
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MaroussiaSlava ZaitsevSimply BelleExceptional ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.70/ 5 · 3,125 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
3.03/ 5 · 687 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
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
11%Love
31%Like
13%Ok
41%Dislike
4%Hate
687 votes
Category winnerMaroussiaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMaroussia
SillageMaroussia
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%
white floral100%
powdery92%
aquatic84%
musky77%
floral69%
ozonic61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both powdery and floral
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
Top15-30 mins
Violet LeafPeachOrange Oil
Heart1-3 hrs
Lily-of-the-ValleyWater LilyHeliotropeJasmine
Base3-5 hrs
MuskBenzoinVanilla
Category winnerMaroussiaLongest dry-down: 7-10+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring27
Summer16
Fall0
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter17
Day100
Night16
Category winnerMaroussiaMost 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#17,773
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews202
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 →Simply Belle by Exceptional Parfums opens with a crisp burst of violet leaf, juicy peach, and a light splash of orange oil. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals a gentle floral blend of water lily, lily-of-the-valley, heliotrope, and soft jasmine. The base rests on a quiet foundation of white musk, swe…
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 Simply Belle?
Maroussia takes 8 of 8 categories. Maroussia is rated 3.70/5 from 3,125 votes; Simply Belle is rated 3.03/5 from 687 votes. Choose Maroussia for a powdery and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Simply Belle for a white floral and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Maroussia or Simply Belle?
Maroussia lasts longest (Maroussia 67/100, Simply Belle 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Maroussia or Simply Belle?
Maroussia projects furthest (Maroussia 62/100, Simply Belle 37/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Maroussia and Simply Belle smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Benzoin.
Is Maroussia or Simply Belle better for summer or winter?
For summer, Maroussia is the stronger pick. For winter, Maroussia is the stronger pick. Maroussia suits evening wear; Simply Belle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Maroussia and Simply Belle?
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. Simply Belle has top notes of Violet Leaf, Peach and Orange Oil, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Water Lily, Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Benzoin and Vanilla.
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