Fragrance comparison

Maroussia vs Stephanotis

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 3,189 ratings analysed

4 wins

Maroussia

Slava Zaitsev

3.703,125 votes

Rank #2,222 PowderyAmber

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Stephanotis

Floris

4.0664 votes

Rank #13,751 White FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maroussia takes 4 of 7 categories.

Maroussia
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Stephanotis
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.

Maroussia4/7

Stephanotis3/7

Ratings & consensus: Stephanotis
Community sentiment: Stephanotis
Longevity: Maroussia
Sillage & projection: Maroussia
Value for money: Maroussia
Versatility: Stephanotis
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

StephanotisFloris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 3,125 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%

Category winnerStephanotisRating 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

47%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerStephanotisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMaroussia

SillageMaroussia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value42

Category winnerMaroussiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

amber92%

woody84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

white floral100%

powdery83%

floral65%

warm spicy48%

woody30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and warm spicy

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 Blossom

Heart

StephanotisJasmineCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyCoriander

Base

Powdery NotesSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Carnation, Jasmine 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

Day37

Night100

Spring100

Summer51

Fall25

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Category winnerStephanotisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex21

Women76

Date 36%Party 29%Casual 25%Work 10%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,222

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews203

Overall rank#13,751

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

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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Floris Stephanotis opens with sharp orange blossom before introducing a lush heart of stephanotis, jasmine, and green lily-of-the-valley. Mild coriander seed adds a clean spicy kick, while powdery sandalwood and musk quiet the floral volume on skin. It suits cool spring mornings when you want a crisp, traditional whit…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Maroussia or Stephanotis?

Maroussia takes 4 of 7 categories. Maroussia is rated 3.70/5 from 3,125 votes; Stephanotis is rated 4.06/5 from 64 votes. Choose Maroussia for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Stephanotis for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Maroussia or Stephanotis?

Maroussia lasts longest (Maroussia 67/100, Stephanotis 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maroussia or Stephanotis?

Maroussia projects furthest (Maroussia 62/100, Stephanotis 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maroussia and Stephanotis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Carnation, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Maroussia or Stephanotis better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Maroussia and Stephanotis?

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. Stephanotis has top notes of Orange Blossom, heart notes of Stephanotis, Jasmine, Carnation and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Powdery Notes, Sandalwood and Musk.