Fragrance comparison

Marrakech vs No. 1 Twist Violet

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

Marrakech

Jacques Battini

3.5511 votes

Rank #52,341 WoodyFruity

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63%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

No. 1 Twist Violet

Clive Christian

4.5231 votes

Rank #36,593 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 1 Twist Violet takes 4 of 5 categories.

Marrakech
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
No. 1 Twist Violet
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Marrakech1/5

No. 1 Twist Violet4/5

Ratings & consensus: No. 1 Twist Violet
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No. 1 Twist Violet
Sillage & projection: No. 1 Twist Violet
Value for money: Marrakech
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No. 1 Twist Violet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarrakechJacques Battini

No. 1 Twist VioletClive Christian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 36%Had 6%Want 58%

4.52/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 78%

Category winnerNo. 1 Twist VioletRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

27%Like

18%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

68%Love

23%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo. 1 Twist Violet

SillageNo. 1 Twist Violet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value13

Category winnerMarrakechBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity88%

vanilla77%

powdery65%

sweet53%

warm spicy42%

powdery100%

woody92%

fruity84%

violet77%

iris69%

sweet61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

FruitsPlumGreen AppleCoconutPeachLemonBergamot

Heart

JasmineRoseViolet Leaf

Base

VanillaSandalwoodCedar

Top1 to 2 hours

VioletPlumFruits

Heart3 to 5 hours

OrrisJasmineRose

Base6 to 10 hours

SandalwoodVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesFruits, Plum, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for No. 1 Twist Violet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer20

Fall40

Winter80

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men20

Unisex20

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,341

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#36,593

PerfumerMike Parrot

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo. 1 Twist VioletHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marrakech by Jacques Battini offers a bright, fruity opening dominated by plum, green apple, and peach. As it settles, jasmine and rose notes emerge before warming into a base of vanilla and sandalwood. It works well as a versatile daily fragrance, particularly suited for transitional weather in spring or autumn when …

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No. 1 Twist Violet by Clive Christian presents an opulent floral woody profile shaped by distinct powdery and fruity dimensions. The fragrance opens with a plush burst of sweet violet coupled with ripe plum and mixed fruits. This juicy start softens into a dense floral heart where earthy orris root meets clean jasmine…

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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, Marrakech or No. 1 Twist Violet?

No. 1 Twist Violet takes 4 of 5 categories. Marrakech is rated 3.55/5 from 11 votes; No. 1 Twist Violet is rated 4.52/5 from 31 votes. Choose Marrakech for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose No. 1 Twist Violet for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marrakech or No. 1 Twist Violet?

No. 1 Twist Violet lasts longest (No. 1 Twist Violet 75/100, Marrakech 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marrakech or No. 1 Twist Violet?

No. 1 Twist Violet projects furthest (No. 1 Twist Violet 72/100, Marrakech 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marrakech and No. 1 Twist Violet smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Fruits, Plum, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Marrakech or No. 1 Twist Violet better for summer or winter?

Marrakech suits evening wear; No. 1 Twist Violet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marrakech and No. 1 Twist Violet?

Marrakech has top notes of Fruits, Plum, Green Apple and Coconut, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Violet Leaf, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar. No. 1 Twist Violet has top notes of Violet, Plum and Fruits, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Cedar.