Fragrance comparison

Marrakesh vs King Cobra

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 841 ratings analysed

6 wins

Marrakesh

Regalien

4.12103 votes

Rank #6,054 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

King Cobra

Zoologist Perfumes

3.99738 votes

Rank #1,102 EarthySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marrakesh takes 6 of 7 categories.

Marrakesh
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
King Cobra
Choose it for a earthy and smoky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Marrakesh6/7

King Cobra1/7

Ratings & consensus: Marrakesh
Community sentiment: Marrakesh
Longevity: Marrakesh
Sillage & projection: Marrakesh
Value for money: Marrakesh
Versatility: Marrakesh
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: King Cobra

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarrakeshRegalien

King CobraZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 36%Had 10%Want 54%

3.99/ 5 · 738 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

Category winnerMarrakeshRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

71 votes

46%Love

28%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

6%Hate

549 votes

Category winnerMarrakeshMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMarrakesh

SillageMarrakesh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMarrakeshBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

soft spicy77%

smoky69%

balsamic61%

earthy100%

smoky92%

green84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderCedar NeedlesPetitgrainLemon

Heart

LavenderCuminJasmine

Base

CedarAmberIncensePatchouli

Top

cannabisCamphorPomeloPetitgrainFig LeafMandarin

Heart

Soil TinctureBlack TeaCuminLeather

Base

IncenseMossVetiverPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Cumin, Amber and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer31

Fall94

Winter100

Day61

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter84

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMarrakeshMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex31

Women2

Men61

Unisex36

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,054

PerfumerFirmenich, MG Gulcicek

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#1,102

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews209

Category winnerKing CobraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marrakesh by Regalien is a Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Marrakesh was launched in 2019. Marrakesh was created by MG Gulcicek and Firmenich. Top notes are Coriander, Cedar Needles, Petitgrain and Lemon; middle notes are Lavender, Cumin and Jasmine; base notes are Cedar, Amber, Incense and Patchouli. It opens w…

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King Cobra opens sharp, green and humid, with camphor, cannabis leaf and bitter citrus pushing forward fast. Soon the scent settles into dark soil, dry incense, leather and moss, giving it a smoky, earthy character that feels more ritualistic than easygoing. This suits wearers who enjoy challenging green fragrances wi…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Marrakesh or King Cobra?

Marrakesh takes 6 of 7 categories. Marrakesh is rated 4.12/5 from 103 votes; King Cobra is rated 3.99/5 from 738 votes. Choose Marrakesh for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose King Cobra for a earthy and smoky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Marrakesh or King Cobra?

Marrakesh lasts longest (Marrakesh 83/100, King Cobra 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marrakesh or King Cobra?

Marrakesh projects furthest (Marrakesh 73/100, King Cobra 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marrakesh and King Cobra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and smoky accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Cumin, Amber and Incense.

Is Marrakesh or King Cobra better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marrakesh is the stronger pick. For winter, Marrakesh is the stronger pick. Marrakesh suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marrakesh and King Cobra?

Marrakesh has top notes of Coriander, Cedar Needles, Petitgrain and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Cumin and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Amber, Incense and Patchouli. King Cobra has top notes of cannabis, Camphor, Pomelo and Petitgrain, heart notes of Soil Tincture, Black Tea, Cumin and Leather, a base of Incense, Moss, Vetiver and Patchouli.