Maroussia vs Versilia Aurum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Versilia Aurum takes 5 of 8 categories.
MaroussiaChoose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Versilia AurumChoose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Maroussia3/8
Versilia Aurum5/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Versilia Aurum
- Community sentiment
- Versilia Aurum
- Longevity
- Versilia Aurum
- Sillage & projection
- Versilia Aurum
- Value for money
- Maroussia
- Versatility
- Versilia Aurum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Maroussia
- Fragranxe ranking
- Maroussia
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MaroussiaSlava ZaitsevVersilia AurumProfumi del ForteWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.70/ 5 · 3,125 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
4.03/ 5 · 287 votes
Have 29%Had 20%Want 51%
Category winnerVersilia AurumRating 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
40%Love
40%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
287 votes
Category winnerVersilia AurumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVersilia Aurum
SillageVersilia Aurum
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%
vanilla100%
sweet92%
powdery84%
fruity77%
amber69%
balsamic61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both powdery, amber and vanilla
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 to 30 minutes
StrawberryPlumOrange
Heart2 to 4 hours
HeliotropeYlang-YlangTuberoseOrchidIrisRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base6 to 8 hours
VanilleTonka BeanTolu BalsamPeru BalsamSandalwoodMuskAmbergris
Category winnerMaroussiaLongest dry-down: 7-10+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring27
Summer16
Fall0
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Spring74
Summer48
Fall99
Winter100
Day100
Night64
Category winnerVersilia AurumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,411
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews203
Overall rank#9,803
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews19
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 →Versilia Aurum by Profumi del Forte is an oriental floral fragrance built on a lush blend of ripe fruit, powdery florals, and balsamic warmth. It opens with sweet strawberry, ripe plum, and bright orange, giving an immediate burst of candied orchard fruit. As the bright start settles, heliotrope, ylang-ylang, and jasm…
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 Versilia Aurum?
Versilia Aurum takes 5 of 8 categories. Maroussia is rated 3.70/5 from 3,125 votes; Versilia Aurum is rated 4.03/5 from 287 votes. Choose Maroussia for a powdery and amber character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Versilia Aurum for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Maroussia or Versilia Aurum?
Versilia Aurum lasts longest (Versilia Aurum 78/100, Maroussia 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Maroussia or Versilia Aurum?
Versilia Aurum projects furthest (Versilia Aurum 68/100, Maroussia 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Maroussia and Versilia Aurum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Heliotrope and Iris.
Is Maroussia or Versilia Aurum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Versilia Aurum is the stronger pick. For winter, Maroussia is the stronger pick. Maroussia suits evening wear; Versilia Aurum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Maroussia and Versilia Aurum?
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. Versilia Aurum has top notes of Strawberry, Plum and Orange, heart notes of Heliotrope, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Orchid, a base of Vanille, Tonka Bean, Tolu Balsam and Peru Balsam.
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