Fragrance comparison

Roccobarocco vs Maroussia

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,202 ratings analysed

5 wins

Roccobarocco

3.8677 votes

Rank #12,924 White FloralWoody

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62%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?

Roccobarocco takes 5 of 7 categories.

Roccobarocco
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Maroussia
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Roccobarocco5/7

Maroussia2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RoccobaroccoRoccobarocco

MaroussiaSlava Zaitsev

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

3.70/ 5 · 3,125 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerRoccobaroccoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

51%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

67 votes

27%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

3,125 votes

Category winnerRoccobaroccoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityRoccobarocco

SillageRoccobarocco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMaroussiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

floral84%

amber77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

powdery100%

amber92%

woody84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, amber and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomBergamotPeachGreen NotesLemon

Heart

TuberoseCarnationJasmineYlang-YlangHiacynthOrchidRoseNarcissus

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinAmberMuskVanillaCedarOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesOrange BlossomPeachBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

CarnationYlang-YlangTuberoseHeliotropeIrisJasmineRoseOrchid

Base7-10+ hrs

CivetSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVanillaMuskTonka BeanCedar

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer35

Fall74

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring27

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerRoccobaroccoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men3

Unisex21

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,924

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#2,451

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews203

Category winnerMaroussiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Roccobarocco for women is a dense, golden floral released in 1987. It pairs a bright, citrus-forward opening with a lush, heavy heart of tuberose and ylang-ylang. The base brings significant warmth through sandalwood and benzoin, creating a scent that feels particularly at home in crisp, festive winter weather. It off…

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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, Roccobarocco or Maroussia?

Roccobarocco takes 5 of 7 categories. Roccobarocco is rated 3.86/5 from 77 votes; Maroussia is rated 3.70/5 from 3,125 votes. Choose Roccobarocco for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Maroussia for a powdery and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Roccobarocco or Maroussia?

Roccobarocco lasts longest (Roccobarocco 76/100, Maroussia 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Roccobarocco or Maroussia?

Roccobarocco projects furthest (Roccobarocco 75/100, Maroussia 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Roccobarocco and Maroussia smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and floral accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Peach and Tuberose.

Is Roccobarocco or Maroussia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Roccobarocco is the stronger pick. For winter, Roccobarocco is the stronger pick. Roccobarocco suits daytime wear; Maroussia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Roccobarocco and Maroussia?

Roccobarocco has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Peach and Green Notes, heart notes of Tuberose, Carnation, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Amber and Musk. 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.