Fragrance comparison

Merine vs Posh

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 33 ratings analysed

Merine

Moudon

4.569 votes

Rank #32,183 AmberMarine

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32%scent match

Clearly different

Posh

Regalien

3.8724 votes

Rank #35,958 Warm SpicySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Merine
Choose it for a amber and marine character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Posh
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Merine2/4

Posh2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MerineMoudon

PoshRegalien

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 23%Had 6%Want 71%

3.87/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 16%Had 7%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

65%Love

12%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityPosh

SillagePosh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value39

Category winnerMerineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

marine90%

citrus80%

musky70%

woody60%

aromatic50%

warm spicy100%

sweet90%

amber80%

woody70%

metallic60%

leather50%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Woody NotesRoseSaffron

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbroxanSea NotesPatchouli

Top

SaffronOrange

Heart

MarigoldJasmineAmber

Base

AmbroxanSweet NotesWoody NotesCotton CandyCedar

InformationalShared notesOrange, Woody Notes, Saffron and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Merine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer100

Fall38

Winter13

Day100

Night33

Spring43

Summer0

Fall71

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex15

Women8

Men10

Unisex30

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,183

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#35,958

PerfumerFirmenich, MG Gulcicek

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMerineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moudon Merine hits the skin with a crisp splash of bright orange and sharp lemon that quickly gives way to salty sea notes and warm ambroxan. It captures the feel of an ocean breeze blowing across sun-warmed driftwood, seasoned with a light touch of dry saffron and earthy patchouli. While oceanic scents can sometimes …

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Posh by Regalien is a fragrance for women and men. Posh was launched in 2019. Posh was created by MG Gulcicek and Firmenich. Top notes are Saffron and Orange; middle notes are Marigold, Jasmine and Amber; base notes are Ambroxan, Sweet Notes, Woody Notes, Cotton Candy and Cedar. It opens with Saffron, Orange. The hear…

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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, Merine or Posh?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Merine is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes; Posh is rated 3.87/5 from 24 votes. Choose Merine for a amber and marine character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Posh for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Merine or Posh?

Posh lasts longest (Posh 85/100, Merine 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Merine or Posh?

Posh projects furthest (Posh 82/100, Merine 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Merine and Posh smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Orange, Woody Notes, Saffron and Ambroxan.

Is Merine or Posh better for summer or winter?

Merine suits daytime wear; Posh suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Merine and Posh?

Merine has top notes of Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Woody Notes, Rose and Saffron, a base of Ambroxan, Sea Notes and Patchouli. Posh has top notes of Saffron and Orange, heart notes of Marigold, Jasmine and Amber, a base of Ambroxan, Sweet Notes, Woody Notes and Cotton Candy.