Fragrance comparison

Marseille vs No. I Float

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

Marseille

Mendes Perfumes

4.0018 votes

Rank #20,325 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

No. I Float

Gabar

3.9729 votes

Rank #21,405 White FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. I Float takes 4 of 5 categories.

Marseille
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
No. I Float
Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Marseille1/5

No. I Float4/5

Ratings & consensus: No. I Float
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No. I Float
Sillage & projection: No. I Float
Value for money: No. I Float
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Marseille

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarseilleMendes Perfumes

No. I FloatGabar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 31%Had 19%Want 50%

3.97/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

Category winnerNo. I FloatRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

22%Like

28%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

34%Love

41%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityNo. I Float

SillageNo. I Float

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNo. I FloatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

vanilla74%

white floral65%

sweet56%

white floral100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

citrus70%

green60%

ozonic50%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBasilBergamotLemon

Heart

Orange BlossomGeraniumTobaccoViolet Leaf

Base

Haitian VetiverTonka BeanVanillaLabdanumCashmere WoodMuskCedarwood

Top15-30 mins

LemongrassBasilBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineViolet LeafGardeniaCassis

Base6-8 hrs

TobaccoWhite MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBasil, Bergamot, Tobacco and Violet Leaf. Durations are only published for No. I Float, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall71

Winter29

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer90

Fall30

Winter30

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex53

Women47

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,325

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#21,405

PerfumerRuth Mastenbroek

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerMarseilleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mendes Perfumes Marseille opens with a crisp burst of mandarin orange, bergamot, and lemon, quickly grounded by sharp basil leaf. As the bright citrus top begins to settle, a heart of orange blossom, violet leaf, and spicy geranium brings a clean aromatic texture with subtle green undertones. The base gradually turns …

Reviews →

Gabar No. I Float delivers a bright herbal burst that settles into lush, sunlit florals with an earthy twist. Sharp lemongrass and peppery basil wake up the senses immediately alongside crisp bergamot. Within minutes, creamy gardenia and heady jasmine dominate the core, cut through by green violet leaf and tart cassis…

Reviews →

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, Marseille or No. I Float?

No. I Float takes 4 of 5 categories. Marseille is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes; No. I Float is rated 3.97/5 from 29 votes. Choose Marseille for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose No. I Float for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marseille or No. I Float?

No. I Float lasts longest (No. I Float 71/100, Marseille 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marseille or No. I Float?

No. I Float projects furthest (No. I Float 64/100, Marseille 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marseille and No. I Float smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Tobacco and Violet Leaf.

Is Marseille or No. I Float better for summer or winter?

Marseille suits daytime wear; No. I Float suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marseille and No. I Float?

Marseille has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Basil, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Geranium, Tobacco and Violet Leaf, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Labdanum. No. I Float has top notes of Lemongrass, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet Leaf, Gardenia and Cassis, a base of Tobacco, White Musk and Amber.