Fragrance comparison

Sofia vs Fame 15

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 24 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sofia

Maison Anthony Marmin

4.673 votes

Rank #51,585 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Fame 15

Alexandria Fragrances

4.1921 votes

Rank #49,663 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sofia takes 3 of 4 categories.

Sofia
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fame 15
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Sofia3/4

Fame 151/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sofia
Sillage & projection: Sofia
Value for money: Sofia
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fame 15

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SofiaMaison Anthony Marmin

Fame 15Alexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

4.19/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 51%Had 4%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

48%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySofia

SillageSofia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value64

Category winnerSofiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody91%

amber83%

musky74%

rose65%

white floral56%

woody100%

amber92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SandalwoodOlibanumFrench RoseJasminePowdery NotesMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

PlumCypressBergamotCitruses

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliLabdanumJasmine

Base

VanillaSandalwoodOlibanumMusk

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Olibanum, Jasmine and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men23

Unisex69

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,585

PerfumerAnthony Abdul Karim Marmin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,663

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFame 15Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sofia by Maison Anthony Marmin offers a rich, Middle Eastern-inspired profile. Centered on sandalwood, olibanum, and French rose, this fragrance relies on a base of powdery white musk for depth. It functions as a bold unisex option, ideal for those who prefer heavy, resinous, and floral profiles that feel opulent and …

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Fame 15 opens with dark plum and bright citrus, then settles into a smooth woody amber with vanilla, patchouli and a soft touch of oud. It wears richer than fresh, but not overwhelmingly heavy. This is a good fit if you like fruity woods with warmth, light sweetness and a slightly powdery finish. It reads comfortably …

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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, Sofia or Fame 15?

Sofia takes 3 of 4 categories. Sofia is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Fame 15 is rated 4.19/5 from 21 votes. Choose Sofia for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fame 15 for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Sofia or Fame 15?

Sofia lasts longest (Sofia 100/100, Fame 15 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sofia or Fame 15?

Sofia projects furthest (Sofia 75/100, Fame 15 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sofia and Fame 15 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Olibanum, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Sofia or Fame 15 better for summer or winter?

Sofia suits daytime wear; Fame 15 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sofia and Fame 15?

Sofia features Sandalwood, Olibanum, French Rose, Jasmine and Powdery Notes. Fame 15 has top notes of Plum, Cypress, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Labdanum and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Olibanum and Musk.