Fragrance comparison

Sama vs Taskeen Marina

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 314 ratings analysed

5 wins

Sama

Mawwal Arabia

4.2631 votes

Rank #43,718 AromaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Taskeen Marina

PARIS CORNER

3.89283 votes

Rank #12,229 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sama takes 5 of 7 categories.

Sama
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Taskeen Marina
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Sama5/7

Taskeen Marina2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SamaMawwal Arabia

Taskeen MarinaPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

3.89/ 5 · 283 votes

Have 63%Had 10%Want 27%

Category winnerSamaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

29%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

33%Love

37%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

283 votes

Category winnerSamaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevitySama

SillageSama

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value80

Category winnerTaskeen MarinaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fruity92%

woody84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

fruity91%

white floral83%

fresh spicy74%

fresh65%

green56%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fruity, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeavesGrapefruitPearBlack CurrantBergamotBasil

Heart

CardamomGingerPeachLily of the ValleyCinnamon

Base

VetiverMuskCedarwoodPatchouliVanillaAmberSandalwood

Notes

GrapefruitBlack CurrantLily of the Valley

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Black Currant and Lily of the Valley. Durations are only published for Taskeen Marina, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night74

Spring60

Summer100

Fall10

Winter3

Day100

Night14

Category winnerSamaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

Men1

Unisex19

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,718

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,229

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerTaskeen MarinaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sama opens bright and aromatic, with grapefruit, bergamot, pear and black currant over green violet leaf and basil. As it settles, cardamom, ginger and a touch of peach soften the freshness before a woody musky base of vetiver, cedar, sandalwood and amber takes over. It reads as a fresh woody aromatic with fruity lift…

Reviews →

Taskeen Marina by PARIS CORNER delivers a clean, fruit-forward profile built around bright citrus and sweet berries. The opening centers on a juicy burst of tart grapefruit alongside rich black currant, creating a sharp and lively introduction. As the initial brightness settles, a delicate touch of lily of the valley …

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, Sama or Taskeen Marina?

Sama takes 5 of 7 categories. Sama is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes; Taskeen Marina is rated 3.89/5 from 283 votes. Choose Sama for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Taskeen Marina for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sama or Taskeen Marina?

Sama lasts longest (Sama 75/100, Taskeen Marina 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sama or Taskeen Marina?

Sama projects furthest (Sama 57/100, Taskeen Marina 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sama and Taskeen Marina smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Black Currant and Lily of the Valley.

Is Sama or Taskeen Marina better for summer or winter?

For summer, Taskeen Marina is the stronger pick. For winter, Sama is the stronger pick. Sama suits daytime wear; Taskeen Marina suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sama and Taskeen Marina?

Sama has top notes of Violet Leaves, Grapefruit, Pear and Black Currant, heart notes of Cardamom, Ginger, Peach and Lily of the Valley, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cedarwood and Patchouli. Taskeen Marina features Grapefruit, Black Currant and Lily of the Valley.