Fragrance comparison

Marrone vs Turab

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Marrone

Varzi Artisanal Perfume

4.001 votes

Rank #61,594 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Turab

Mawwal Arabia

4.502 votes

Rank #51,826 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Marrone
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Turab
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Marrone2/4

Turab2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarroneVarzi Artisanal Perfume

TurabMawwal Arabia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 35%Had 0%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMarrone

SillageMarrone

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTurabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

patchouli86%

warm spicy72%

balsamic58%

powdery44%

earthy30%

citrus100%

rose86%

amber72%

ozonic58%

aquatic44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match15%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-20 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

OlibanumAmber

Base6-9+ hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodLeather

Top

Bitter OrangeBergamotjuniper berryArtemisiaSaffron

Heart

Violet LeavesRoseGeraniumCinnamonNutmeg

Base

CedarwoodOlibanumLeatherAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Olibanum, Amber and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Marrone, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day45

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 33%Casual 30%Work 21%Party 16%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,594

PerfumerBernardo Vecoli, Ignazio Presutti, Leopoldo Jilani

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,826

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTurabHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Varzi Artisanal Perfume Marrone cuts straight through the noise with a bold, earthy personality. The scent starts with a momentary flash of bergamot before diving straight into resinous olibanum and golden amber. It feels grounding and rustic. You get thick cedar undertones, deep patchouli, and worn leather that feels…

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Turab opens with a bright bitter orange and bergamot lift, sharpened by juniper, artemisia, and a dry touch of saffron. As it settles, the scent turns rosier and more spiced, then eases into a woody amber base with leather, incense, and sandalwood. It suits someone who likes fresh citrus up top but wants a darker, ear…

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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, Marrone or Turab?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Marrone is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Turab is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Marrone for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Turab for a citrus and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Marrone or Turab?

Marrone lasts longest (Marrone 80/100, Turab 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marrone or Turab?

Marrone projects furthest (Marrone 75/100, Turab 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marrone and Turab smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Olibanum, Amber and Patchouli.

Is Marrone or Turab better for summer or winter?

Marrone suits evening wear; Turab suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marrone and Turab?

Marrone has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Olibanum and Amber, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Leather. Turab has top notes of Bitter Orange, Bergamot, juniper berry and Artemisia, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Rose, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Cedarwood, Olibanum, Leather and Amber.