Fragrance comparison

Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil vs Marque-Page

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 191 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil

Gucci

4.1259 votes

Rank #14,614 WoodyEarthy

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Marque-Page

Ormaie

3.35132 votes

Rank #16,680 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Marque-Page
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil5/7

Marque-Page2/7

Ratings & consensus: Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil
Community sentiment: Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil
Longevity: Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil
Sillage & projection: Marque-Page
Value for money: Marque-Page
Versatility: Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ode on Melancholy Perfume OilGucci

Marque-PageOrmaie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 18%Had 3%Want 79%

3.35/ 5 · 132 votes

Have 34%Had 12%Want 54%

Category winnerOde on Melancholy Perfume OilRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

59 votes

22%Love

25%Like

14%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerOde on Melancholy Perfume OilMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityOde on Melancholy Perfume Oil

SillageMarque-Page

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value39

Category winnerMarque-PageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy83%

powdery65%

warm spicy48%

patchouli30%

woody100%

amber92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedarSandalwoodPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

IncenseDavanaArtemisia

Heart

LeatherIrisOrange BlossomJasmineGeranium

Base

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaAgarwood (Oud)AmberPatchouliSandalwoodCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer41

Fall100

Winter65

Day100

Night100

Spring23

Summer3

Fall100

Winter60

Day85

Night100

Category winnerOde on Melancholy Perfume OilMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex43

Women7

Men22

Unisex59

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,614

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#16,680

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerOde on Melancholy Perfume OilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil by Gucci presents a quiet, meditative blend built entirely around shaded woods and dry earth. Instead of bright citrus top notes or sweet fruit, it opens directly with smoky cypriol oil and dark cedar. Creamy sandalwood smooths out the edges, introducing a fine powdery texture that keeps …

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Marque-Page is a smoky, woody amber with a restless mix of incense, leather, patchouli, oud and pale florals. On skin it can feel sweet, dirty, spicy and powdery at once, with reviewers picking up musky amber, cumin-like warmth, creamy sandalwood and a leathered dry-down. This is a character scent, better sampled than…

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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, Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil or Marque-Page?

Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil takes 5 of 7 categories. Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil is rated 4.12/5 from 59 votes; Marque-Page is rated 3.35/5 from 132 votes. Choose Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Marque-Page for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil or Marque-Page?

Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil lasts longest (Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil 74/100, Marque-Page 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil or Marque-Page?

Projection is very close: Marque-Page 62/100, Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil 60/100 for sillage.

Do Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil and Marque-Page smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

Is Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil or Marque-Page better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil is the stronger pick. For winter, Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil is the stronger pick. Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil suits day or night wear; Marque-Page suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil and Marque-Page?

Ode on Melancholy Perfume Oil features Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Marque-Page has top notes of Incense, Davana and Artemisia, heart notes of Leather, Iris, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Patchouli.