Fragrance comparison

Marrakesh vs Tobacco Sapphire

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 183 ratings analysed

5 wins

Marrakesh

Regalien

4.12103 votes

Rank #6,061 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Tobacco Sapphire

Boadicea the Victorious

4.2080 votes

Rank #7,899 TobaccoWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marrakesh takes 5 of 7 categories.

Marrakesh
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Tobacco Sapphire
Choose it for a tobacco and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in winter.

Marrakesh5/7

Tobacco Sapphire2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarrakeshRegalien

Tobacco SapphireBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 36%Had 10%Want 54%

4.20/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 33%Had 5%Want 63%

Category winnerTobacco SapphireRating 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

56%Love

21%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

80 votes

Category winnerMarrakeshMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTobacco Sapphire

SillageMarrakesh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value23

Category winnerMarrakeshBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

soft spicy77%

smoky69%

balsamic61%

tobacco100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderCedar NeedlesPetitgrainLemon

Heart

LavenderCuminJasmine

Base

CedarAmberIncensePatchouli

Top

CuminCorianderSaffronIncenseMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseMagnoliaHeliotropeHedione

Base

TobaccoPatchouliSandalwoodVanillaBenzoinLabdanumMuskGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Cumin, Incense and Patchouli. 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

Spring40

Summer23

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMarrakeshMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex31

Women2

Men75

Unisex18

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,061

PerfumerFirmenich, MG Gulcicek

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#7,899

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerMarrakeshHigher 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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Dry tobacco leaf meets sharp culinary spices in Tobacco Sapphire by Boadicea the Victorious. The opening brings immediate heat through a punch of cumin, coriander, and saffron, softened slightly by mandarin orange and smoky incense. As the initial sharpness settles, floral accents of rose, heliotrope, and magnolia eme…

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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 Tobacco Sapphire?

Marrakesh takes 5 of 7 categories. Marrakesh is rated 4.12/5 from 103 votes; Tobacco Sapphire is rated 4.20/5 from 80 votes. Choose Marrakesh for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Tobacco Sapphire for a tobacco and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Marrakesh or Tobacco Sapphire?

Tobacco Sapphire lasts longest (Tobacco Sapphire 86/100, Marrakesh 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marrakesh or Tobacco Sapphire?

Marrakesh projects furthest (Marrakesh 73/100, Tobacco Sapphire 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marrakesh and Tobacco Sapphire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Coriander, Cumin, Incense and Patchouli.

Is Marrakesh or Tobacco Sapphire 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 Tobacco Sapphire?

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. Tobacco Sapphire has top notes of Cumin, Coriander, Saffron and Incense, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia, Heliotrope and Hedione, a base of Tobacco, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Vanilla.