Fragrance comparison

Rhapsody vs Maroussia

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,126 ratings analysed

2 wins

Rhapsody

Revlon

4.001 votes

Rank #54,552 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Maroussia

Slava Zaitsev

3.703,125 votes

Rank #2,451 PowderyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rhapsody takes 2 of 3 categories.

Rhapsody
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Maroussia
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Rhapsody2/3

Maroussia1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RhapsodyRevlon

MaroussiaSlava Zaitsev

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 7%Want 93%

3.70/ 5 · 3,125 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

27%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

3,125 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityRhapsody

SillageRhapsody

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value83

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral91%

powdery83%

woody74%

vanilla65%

animalic56%

powdery100%

amber92%

woody84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both amber, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomPeachPineapple

Heart

OrchidLilyTiare Flower

Base

AmberVanillaSandalwoodCedar

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesOrange BlossomPeachBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

CarnationYlang-YlangTuberoseHeliotropeIrisJasmineRoseOrchid

Base7-10+ hrs

CivetSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVanillaMuskTonka BeanCedar

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Peach, Orchid and Amber. Durations are only published for Maroussia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring27

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men3

Unisex21

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,552

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#2,451

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews203

Category winnerMaroussiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rhapsody by Revlon is a floral oriental fragrance centered on tropical tiare flower, lush peach, and bright pineapple. Launched in the 2000s, it offers a sunny, vacation-inspired scent profile suitable for warm weather wear. With its heart of orchid and lily resting on a base of warm amber and vanilla, this scent prov…

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Slava Zaitsev Maroussia hits the air with a brisk, soapy rush of aldehydes, crisp bergamot, and sweet orange blossom that immediately brings to mind frosty morning air. As the initial fizzy burst settles, a dense core of spicy carnation, creamy ylang-ylang, and buttery tuberose unfolds across the skin, giving the frag…

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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, Rhapsody or Maroussia?

Rhapsody takes 2 of 3 categories. Rhapsody is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Maroussia is rated 3.70/5 from 3,125 votes. Choose Rhapsody for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Maroussia for a powdery and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rhapsody or Maroussia?

Rhapsody lasts longest (Rhapsody 90/100, Maroussia 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rhapsody or Maroussia?

Projection is very close: Rhapsody 63/100, Maroussia 62/100 for sillage.

Do Rhapsody and Maroussia smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Peach, Orchid and Amber.

Is Rhapsody or Maroussia better for summer or winter?

Rhapsody suits day or night wear; Maroussia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rhapsody and Maroussia?

Rhapsody has top notes of Orange Blossom, Peach and Pineapple, heart notes of Orchid, Lily and Tiare Flower, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar. Maroussia has top notes of Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Heliotrope, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Amber and Benzoin.