Fragrance comparison

Percival vs 704

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 5,142 ratings analysed

1 wins

Percival

Parfums de Marly

4.245,142 votes

Rank #1,813 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

704

Isa G

—0 votes

Rank #72,294 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Percival takes 1 of 1 categories.

Percival
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
704
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Percival1/1

7040/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PercivalParfums de Marly

704Isa G

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 5,142 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

28%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

5,142 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotGeraniumPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

HedioneVioletJasmineCorianderCinnamonCardamom

Base6-10 hrs

AmbroxanAmberwoodMuskBalsam FirClearwoodTonka

Top

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeGeranium

Heart

JasmineNutmegCinnamonCardamomCorianderRed Berries

Base

PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Geranium, Jasmine and Coriander. Durations are only published for Percival, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

Casual 35%Work 32%Date 18%Party 15%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,813

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#72,294

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPercivalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Percival upgrades the classic fresh fragrance formula with serious concentration and muscle. It cuts deep. Tart Italian bergamot and mandarin orange burst open alongside spicy pink pepper, slicing through heavy morning air with crisp barbershop energy. Fresh lavender and geranium steady that citrus pu…

Reviews →

704 by Isa G opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and mandarin orange before geranium adds a herbal green edge. Warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom quickly take over the heart, supported by a faint touch of jasmine. The dry-down relies on earthy patchouli, vetiver, and creamy sandalwood softened by vanilla. It fits …

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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.

Do Percival and 704 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Geranium, Jasmine and Coriander.

Is Percival or 704 better for summer or winter?

Percival suits daytime wear; 704 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Percival and 704?

Percival has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Geranium, heart notes of Hedione, Violet, Jasmine and Coriander, a base of Ambroxan, Amberwood, Musk and Balsam Fir. 704 has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Geranium, heart notes of Jasmine, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.