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Maroussia vs Timeless

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

Updated 3,937 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Timeless takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Maroussia

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

  • Timeless

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

Maroussia1/7
Timeless5/7
Ratings & consensus
Timeless
Community sentiment
Timeless
Longevity
Timeless
Sillage & projection
Timeless
Value for money
Tie
Versatility
Timeless
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
TimelessAvon
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.70/ 5 · 3,125 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
3.87/ 5 · 812 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
Category winnerTimelessRating 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

36%Love
39%Like
3%Ok
21%Dislike
1%Hate

812 votes

Category winnerTimelessMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityTimeless

SillageTimeless

Value for money

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

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
amber92%
woody84%
floral77%
warm spicy69%
vanilla61%
amber100%
woody92%
aldehydic84%
sweet77%
balsamic69%
powdery61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both amber, woody 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
Top
AldehydesGardeniaBergamotPeachLemon
Heart
PatchouliCedarIrisJasmineRose
Base
OpoponaxAmberTonka BeanMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Peach, Bergamot and Iris. 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
Spring27
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerTimelessMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex21
Women76
Men2
Unisex19
Women79
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,451

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews203

Overall rank#26,840

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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Timeless by Avon opens with an upfront punch of soapy aldehydes, bergamot, and gardenia. That sharp, clean pop softens after fifteen minutes, shifting toward a darker floral core of jasmine, iris, and earthy patchouli. As the fragrance settles, warm amber, smoky opoponax, and tonka bean create a thick balsamic glow o…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Maroussia or Timeless?

Timeless takes 5 of 7 categories. Maroussia is rated 3.70/5 from 3,125 votes; Timeless is rated 3.87/5 from 812 votes. Choose Maroussia for a powdery and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Timeless for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Maroussia or Timeless?

Timeless lasts longest (Timeless 71/100, Maroussia 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maroussia or Timeless?

Timeless projects furthest (Timeless 66/100, Maroussia 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maroussia and Timeless smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Peach, Bergamot and Iris.

Is Maroussia or Timeless better for summer or winter?

For summer, Timeless 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 Timeless?

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. Timeless has top notes of Aldehydes, Gardenia, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedar, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Opoponax, Amber, Tonka Bean and Musk.

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