Fragrance comparison

Maroussia vs Tiare

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 3,258 ratings analysed

5 wins

Maroussia

Slava Zaitsev

3.703,125 votes

Rank #2,341 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Tiare

Chantecaille

4.11133 votes

Rank #32,435 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maroussia takes 5 of 8 categories.

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

Maroussia5/8

Tiare3/8

Ratings & consensus: Tiare
Community sentiment: Tiare
Longevity: Maroussia
Sillage & projection: Maroussia
Value for money: Maroussia
Versatility: Tiare
Note pyramid (duration): Maroussia
Fragranxe ranking: Maroussia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaroussiaSlava Zaitsev

TiareChantecaille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 3,125 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 34%Had 12%Want 54%

Category winnerTiareRating 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

35%Love

52%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

133 votes

Category winnerTiareMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMaroussia

SillageMaroussia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value33

Category winnerMaroussiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

amber92%

woody84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

white floral100%

floral83%

fresh65%

sweet48%

powdery30%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both floral and powdery

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

Top15-30 mins

Lily-of-the-ValleyCyclamenBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Tahitian Tiare FlowerOrchidJasmineRed RoseYlang-Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskHeliotropeVanilla

Category winnerMaroussiaLongest dry-down: 7-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring91

Summer100

Fall20

Winter14

Day100

Night25

Category winnerTiareMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex21

Women76

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 35%Date 27%Work 25%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,341

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews203

Overall rank#32,435

PerfumerNot listed

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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Chantecaille Tiare is a bright, sunlit tropical floral that avoids cheap suntan lotion sweetness. It opens fast. Crisp bergamot and dewy lily-of-the-valley cut through the initial alcohol mist, giving way to creamy Tahitian tiare flower and lush jasmine petals. There is no synthetic coconut here. Instead, you get a cl…

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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 Tiare?

Maroussia takes 5 of 8 categories. Maroussia is rated 3.70/5 from 3,125 votes; Tiare is rated 4.11/5 from 133 votes. Choose Maroussia for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Tiare for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Maroussia or Tiare?

Maroussia lasts longest (Maroussia 67/100, Tiare 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maroussia or Tiare?

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

Do Maroussia and Tiare smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope and Jasmine.

Is Maroussia or Tiare better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Maroussia and Tiare?

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. Tiare has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Cyclamen and Bergamot, heart notes of Tahitian Tiare Flower, Orchid, Jasmine and Red Rose, a base of Musk, Heliotrope and Vanilla.