Royal Extrait vs Maroussia
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Royal Extrait takes 5 of 8 categories.
Royal ExtraitChoose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
MaroussiaChoose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Royal Extrait5/8
Maroussia3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Royal Extrait
- Community sentiment
- Royal Extrait
- Longevity
- Royal Extrait
- Sillage & projection
- Royal Extrait
- Value for money
- Maroussia
- Versatility
- Royal Extrait
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Maroussia
- Fragranxe ranking
- Maroussia
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Royal ExtraitGuerlainMaroussiaSlava ZaitsevWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.52/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 16%Had 8%Want 76%
3.70/ 5 · 3,125 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
Category winnerRoyal ExtraitRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate69%Love
22%Like
3%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
65 votes
27%Love
44%Like
5%Ok
22%Dislike
3%Hate
3,125 votes
Category winnerRoyal ExtraitMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRoyal Extrait
SillageRoyal Extrait
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMaroussiaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
powdery92%
iris84%
white floral77%
tuberose69%
rose61%
powdery100%
amber92%
woody84%
floral77%
warm spicy69%
vanilla61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
ResinsPeachIrisAmberRoseTuberoseVanillaJasmine
No top / heart / base split published
Top15-30 mins
AldehydesOrange BlossomPeachBergamot
Heart3-5 hrs
CarnationYlang-YlangTuberoseHeliotropeIrisJasmineRoseOrchid
Base7-10+ hrs
CivetSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVanillaMuskTonka BeanCedar
Category winnerMaroussiaLongest dry-down: 7-10+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer53
Fall100
Winter73
Day81
Night100
Spring27
Summer16
Fall0
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Category winnerRoyal ExtraitMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,586
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#2,451
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews203
Category winnerMaroussiaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRoyal Extrait by Guerlain is a rich amber floral perfume built around a thick, ripe peach note layered over powdery iris, sweet vanilla, and warm resins. It opens with an immediate burst of dense fruitiness before revealing a lush bouquet of rose, jasmine, and heady tuberose. As it settles, golden amber and balsamic r…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Royal Extrait or Maroussia?
Royal Extrait takes 5 of 8 categories. Royal Extrait is rated 4.52/5 from 65 votes; Maroussia is rated 3.70/5 from 3,125 votes. Choose Royal Extrait for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Maroussia for a powdery and amber character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Royal Extrait or Maroussia?
Royal Extrait lasts longest (Royal Extrait 71/100, Maroussia 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Royal Extrait or Maroussia?
Royal Extrait projects furthest (Royal Extrait 70/100, Maroussia 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Royal Extrait and Maroussia smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Iris, Amber and Rose.
Is Royal Extrait or Maroussia better for summer or winter?
For summer, Royal Extrait is the stronger pick. For winter, Maroussia is the stronger pick. Royal Extrait suits evening wear; Maroussia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Royal Extrait and Maroussia?
Royal Extrait features Resins, Peach, Iris, Amber and Rose. 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.
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