Fragrance comparison

Reins of the Steed vs Marquise

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Reins of the Steed

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #78,000 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Marquise

Nimere Parfums

3.7914 votes

Rank #46,429 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marquise takes 3 of 4 categories.

Reins of the Steed
Choose it for a woody and floral character.
Marquise
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Reins of the Steed0/4

Marquise3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Reins of the SteedThe Dua Brand

MarquiseNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 60%Had 20%Want 20%

3.79/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 5%Had 12%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

21%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMarquise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMarquiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

amber100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

tobacco77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Cherry BlossomBlack CurrantYlang-YlangRed BerriesSandalwoodPatchouliBergamotTuberoseCardamomAgarwoodVanillaBenzoin

No top / heart / base split published

Top

FigBlack CurrantChampacaGalbanumArtemisiaSaffronBergamotelemi

Heart

RoseYlang-YlangTuberoseSandalwoodNeroliNarcissusIrisCedar

Base

TobaccoLabdanumMyrrhCacaoOakmossCarnationHoneyStyrax

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Reins of the Steed, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring67

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#78,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,429

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMarquiseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Reins of the Steed by The Dua Brand is an intricate Extrait de Parfum that merges crisp fruit, rich flowers, and deep forest woods. The scent introduces itself with a sharp flash of lime, bergamot, crisp apple, and tart black currant. As the initial brightness settles, a complex core of rose, jasmine, tuberose, and ch…

Reviews →

Marquise is a complex, resinous fragrance that leans heavily into sweet amber and warm spicy accords. The composition opens with a sharp burst of fig and saffron before settling into a dense, long-wearing base of tobacco, cacao, and honey. It is an adventurous choice for enthusiasts who enjoy rich, cold-weather scents…

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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, Reins of the Steed or Marquise?

Marquise takes 3 of 4 categories. Reins of the Steed is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Marquise is rated 3.79/5 from 14 votes. Choose Reins of the Steed for a woody and floral character. Choose Marquise for a amber and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Reins of the Steed or Marquise?

They last about the same: Reins of the Steed 80/100, Marquise 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Reins of the Steed or Marquise?

Marquise projects furthest (Marquise 78/100, Reins of the Steed 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Reins of the Steed and Marquise smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood and Bergamot.

Is Reins of the Steed or Marquise better for summer or winter?

Marquise suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Reins of the Steed and Marquise?

Reins of the Steed features Cherry Blossom, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang, Red Berries and Sandalwood. Marquise has top notes of Fig, Black Currant, Champaca and Galbanum, heart notes of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Sandalwood, a base of Tobacco, Labdanum, Myrrh and Cacao.