Fragrance comparison

Murasaki vs Sailor Mars

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 240 ratings analysed

4 wins

Murasaki

Shiseido

4.09237 votes

Rank #29,837 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Sailor Mars

Primaniacs

4.673 votes

Rank #55,419 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Murasaki takes 4 of 4 categories.

Murasaki
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Sailor Mars
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Murasaki4/4

Sailor Mars0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MurasakiShiseido

Sailor MarsPrimaniacs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 237 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

237 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityMurasaki

SillageMurasaki

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMurasakiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green92%

floral84%

earthy77%

rose69%

woody61%

white floral100%

floral86%

rose72%

green58%

animalic44%

lactonic30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both white floral, floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HiacynthGalbanumGardeniaBergamotPeach

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyOrris RootRoseLilyJasmine

Base

OakmossLeatherVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmber

Top15 to 30 minutes

GardeniaCasablanca LilyRoseGalbanum

Heart1 to 2 hours

Japanese Cherry BlossomChamomile

Base2 to 4 hours

AmberCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Gardenia, Rose and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Sailor Mars, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex21

Women77

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,837

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,419

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMurasakiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Murasaki opens with a sharp, cold snap of green galbanum and hyacinth, mimicking wet spring earth and crushed stems. As it warms on skin, the initial crispness softens, revealing a powdery heart of lily-of-the-valley and rose. The base settles into a dry oakmoss and soft leather that lingers quietly. It suits collecto…

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Sailor Mars by Primaniacs presents a crisp floral profile centered on lush gardenia and casablanca lily. The opening pairs these creamy white blooms with a sharp splash of green galbanum and fresh rose petals, keeping the bouquet crisp rather than heavy. As the initial bloom settles, soft Japanese cherry blossom and c…

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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, Murasaki or Sailor Mars?

Murasaki takes 4 of 4 categories. Murasaki is rated 4.09/5 from 237 votes; Sailor Mars is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Murasaki for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Sailor Mars for a white floral and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Murasaki or Sailor Mars?

Murasaki lasts longest (Murasaki 63/100, Sailor Mars 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Murasaki or Sailor Mars?

Murasaki projects furthest (Murasaki 58/100, Sailor Mars 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Murasaki and Sailor Mars smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and green accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Gardenia, Rose and Sandalwood.

Is Murasaki or Sailor Mars better for summer or winter?

Sailor Mars suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Murasaki and Sailor Mars?

Murasaki has top notes of Hiacynth, Galbanum, Gardenia and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Orris Root, Rose and Lily, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Vetiver and Musk. Sailor Mars has top notes of Gardenia, Casablanca Lily, Rose and Galbanum, heart notes of Japanese Cherry Blossom and Chamomile, a base of Amber, Cedar and Sandalwood.