Fragrance comparison

Marrakech vs Ambre Obsession

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

Marrakech

Varriale Profumi

5.001 votes

Rank #46,210 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Ambre Obsession

Korloff Paris

3.333 votes

Rank #62,746 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Marrakech
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ambre Obsession
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Marrakech2/4

Ambre Obsession2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ambre Obsession
Sillage & projection: Ambre Obsession
Value for money: Marrakech
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Marrakech

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarrakechVarriale Profumi

Ambre ObsessionKorloff Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

33%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Obsession

SillageAmbre Obsession

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMarrakechBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

amber100%

warm spicy90%

cacao80%

vanilla70%

sweet60%

white floral50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Tonka BeanVanillaCocoa

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodAmberMusk

Top

CinnamonGingerBlack Pepper

Heart

CocoaOrange BlossomAmberFrankincense

Base

VanillaBenzoinTobaccoCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Vanilla, Cocoa and Amber. Durations are only published for Marrakech, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 37%Party 26%Casual 22%Work 16%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarrakechHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marrakech by Varriale Profumi delivers an inviting wash of spiced warmth right from the first spray. The opening pairs sharp black pepper with a brief splash of bright bergamot citrus. It clears your nose quickly. Soon, powdery cocoa and roasted tonka bean sweep in, smoothing down the initial peppery bite. A thick bas…

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Ambre Obsession by Korloff Paris is a warm, spicy unisex fragrance built around a core of rich amber, creamy cacao, and smoky benzoin. Launched in 2025, this scent offers an immediate cozy presence. It performs exceptionally well in cooler autumn temperatures, making it a reliable choice for evenings out or relaxed in…

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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 Ambre Obsession?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Marrakech is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Ambre Obsession is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Marrakech for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ambre Obsession for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Marrakech or Ambre Obsession?

Ambre Obsession lasts longest (Ambre Obsession 90/100, Marrakech 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marrakech or Ambre Obsession?

Ambre Obsession projects furthest (Ambre Obsession 75/100, Marrakech 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marrakech and Ambre Obsession smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Vanilla, Cocoa and Amber.

Is Marrakech or Ambre Obsession better for summer or winter?

Marrakech suits evening wear; Ambre Obsession suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marrakech and Ambre Obsession?

Marrakech has top notes of Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Cocoa, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. Ambre Obsession has top notes of Cinnamon, Ginger and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cocoa, Orange Blossom, Amber and Frankincense, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Tobacco and Cashmere Wood.