Marquise vs Venenum Kiss
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Marquise takes 3 of 5 categories.
MarquiseChoose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Venenum KissChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Marquise3/5
Venenum Kiss2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Venenum Kiss
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Marquise
- Sillage & projection
- Marquise
- Value for money
- Marquise
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Venenum Kiss
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MarquiseNimere ParfumsVenenum KissEx NihiloWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.79/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 5%Had 12%Want 83%
3.94/ 5 · 720 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
Category winnerVenenum KissRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
57%Like
0%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
36%Love
38%Like
12%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
720 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMarquise
SillageMarquise
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMarquiseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
sweet92%
warm spicy84%
tobacco77%
woody69%
floral61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
rose77%
woody69%
powdery61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
FigBlack CurrantChampacaGalbanumArtemisiaSaffronBergamotelemi
Heart
RoseYlang-YlangTuberoseSandalwoodNeroliNarcissusIrisCedar
Base
TobaccoLabdanumMyrrhCacaoOakmossCarnationHoneyStyrax
Top15-30 mins
SaffronNutmegNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
RoseAmberArtemisia
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaSandalwoodStyrax
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Saffron, Rose and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Venenum Kiss, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer17
Fall100
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Spring47
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day88
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#47,844
PerfumerNikolay Eremin
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#5,540
PerfumerQuentin Bisch
Launched—
Reviews46
Category winnerVenenum KissHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMarquise is a complex, resinous fragrance that leans heavily into sweet amber and warm spicy accords. The composition opens with a sharp burst of fig and saffron before settling into a dense, long-wearing base of tobacco, cacao, and honey. It is an adventurous choice for enthusiasts who enjoy rich, cold-weather scents…
Reviews →Venenum Kiss by Ex Nihilo is a warm, velvety amber rose fragrance that blends rich bakery spices with smooth woods. The opening pairs golden saffron and grated nutmeg against a crisp splash of neroli, creating a dry, bittersweet warmth rather than a sharp citrus burst. As it settles, a lush Turkish-style rose takes ce…
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, Marquise or Venenum Kiss?
Marquise takes 3 of 5 categories. Marquise is rated 3.79/5 from 14 votes; Venenum Kiss is rated 3.94/5 from 720 votes. Choose Marquise for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Venenum Kiss for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Marquise or Venenum Kiss?
Marquise lasts longest (Marquise 80/100, Venenum Kiss 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Marquise or Venenum Kiss?
Marquise projects furthest (Marquise 78/100, Venenum Kiss 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Marquise and Venenum Kiss smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Saffron, Rose and Sandalwood.
Is Marquise or Venenum Kiss better for summer or winter?
Marquise suits evening wear; Venenum Kiss suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Marquise and Venenum Kiss?
Marquise has top notes of Fig, Black Currant, Champaca and Galbanum, heart notes of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Sandalwood, a base of Tobacco, Labdanum, Myrrh and Cacao. Venenum Kiss has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Neroli, heart notes of Rose, Amber and Artemisia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Styrax.
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