Fragrance comparison

Marrakesh vs Portos

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 236 ratings analysed

4 wins

Marrakesh

Regalien

4.12103 votes

Rank #6,054 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Portos

Balenciaga

4.41133 votes

Rank #5,434 LeatherAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marrakesh takes 4 of 7 categories.

Marrakesh
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Portos
Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Marrakesh4/7

Portos3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarrakeshRegalien

PortosBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 36%Had 10%Want 54%

4.41/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerPortosRating 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

53%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

133 votes

Category winnerPortosMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMarrakesh

SillageMarrakesh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value52

Category winnerMarrakeshBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

soft spicy77%

smoky69%

balsamic61%

leather100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

smoky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both amber, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderCedar NeedlesPetitgrainLemon

Heart

LavenderCuminJasmine

Base

CedarAmberIncensePatchouli

Top

GalbanumCorianderArtemisiaBergamotCumin

Heart

CarnationPatchouliGeraniumVetiverVirginia CedarJasmine

Base

CastoreumLeatherMyrhhIncenseoak mossFrench labdanumMusk

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Cumin, Jasmine and Cedar. 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

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMarrakeshMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex31

Women2

Men93

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,054

PerfumerFirmenich, MG Gulcicek

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#5,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerPortosHigher 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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Balenciaga Portos opens with a sharp, bitter wave of galbanum and artemisia, backed by a dusty cumin note that immediately signals its eighties heritage. As the scent warms on your skin, the herbal bitterness shifts toward a dry patchouli and geranium heart, keeping a green, slightly sour edge. The base is where this …

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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 Portos?

Marrakesh takes 4 of 7 categories. Marrakesh is rated 4.12/5 from 103 votes; Portos is rated 4.41/5 from 133 votes. Choose Marrakesh for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Portos for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Marrakesh or Portos?

Marrakesh lasts longest (Marrakesh 83/100, Portos 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marrakesh or Portos?

Marrakesh projects furthest (Marrakesh 73/100, Portos 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marrakesh and Portos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Cumin, Jasmine and Cedar.

Is Marrakesh or Portos 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 Portos?

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. Portos has top notes of Galbanum, Coriander, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Geranium and Vetiver, a base of Castoreum, Leather, Myrhh and Incense.