Fragrance comparison

Martinique vs The Scent Of Varaždin

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

4 wins

Martinique

Paolo Gigli

4.0010 votes

Rank #54,337 WoodyWhite Floral

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44%scent match

Some overlap

The Scent Of Varaždin

Croatian Perfume House · 2018

2.205 votes

Rank #68,263 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Martinique takes 4 of 4 categories.

Martinique
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Scent Of Varaždin
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Martinique4/4

The Scent Of Varaždin0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MartiniquePaolo Gigli

The Scent Of VaraždinCroatian Perfume House

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 38%Had 3%Want 59%

2.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

0%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

60%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate30

Category winners

LongevityMartinique

SillageMartinique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value0

Category winnerMartiniqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

patchouli84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

rose61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaPatchouliSandalwood

Top

BlackberryBergamotLemon

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineHeliotropeRoseDandelion

Base

AmberMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliVanillaMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Martinique, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Work 38%Casual 34%Date 19%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,263

PerfumerTomislav Vrbanec

Launched2018

Reviews0

Category winnerMartiniqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Martinique delivers a bright, sunlit Mediterranean garden anchored by smooth woods. The scent opens with a sharp flash of sour lemon and sweet bergamot. That initial citrus sparkle bites for roughly fifteen minutes before softening into dew-covered white petals. In the heart, crisp lily-of-the-valley and s…

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The Scent Of Varaždin starts with a crisp, refreshing splash of tart blackberry, juicy lemon, and sunny bergamot. As the zesty citrus settles after twenty minutes, the fragrance reveals a soft bouquet of powdery heliotrope, sweet jasmine, and dandelion. This creates a clean, outdoor aroma that feels like walking past …

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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, Martinique or The Scent Of Varaždin?

Martinique takes 4 of 4 categories. Martinique is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; The Scent Of Varaždin is rated 2.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Martinique for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Scent Of Varaždin for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Martinique or The Scent Of Varaždin?

Martinique lasts longest (Martinique 70/100, The Scent Of Varaždin 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Martinique or The Scent Of Varaždin?

Martinique projects furthest (Martinique 85/100, The Scent Of Varaždin 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Martinique and The Scent Of Varaždin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Martinique or The Scent Of Varaždin better for summer or winter?

Martinique suits daytime wear; The Scent Of Varaždin suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Martinique and The Scent Of Varaždin?

Martinique has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Sandalwood. The Scent Of Varaždin has top notes of Blackberry, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Heliotrope and Rose, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.