Timeless vs Maroussia
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Timeless takes 5 of 7 categories.
TimelessChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
MaroussiaChoose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Timeless5/7
Maroussia1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Timeless
- Community sentiment
- Timeless
- Longevity
- Timeless
- Sillage & projection
- Timeless
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Timeless
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Maroussia
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
TimelessAvonMaroussiaSlava ZaitsevWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 812 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
3.70/ 5 · 3,125 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
Category winnerTimelessRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
39%Like
3%Ok
21%Dislike
1%Hate
812 votes
27%Love
44%Like
5%Ok
22%Dislike
3%Hate
3,125 votes
Category winnerTimelessMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTimeless
SillageTimeless
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
aldehydic84%
sweet77%
balsamic69%
powdery61%
powdery100%
amber92%
woody84%
floral77%
warm spicy69%
vanilla61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both amber, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesGardeniaBergamotPeachLemon
Heart
PatchouliCedarIrisJasmineRose
Base
OpoponaxAmberTonka BeanMuskVanilla
Top15-30 mins
AldehydesOrange BlossomPeachBergamot
Heart3-5 hrs
CarnationYlang-YlangTuberoseHeliotropeIrisJasmineRoseOrchid
Base7-10+ hrs
CivetSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVanillaMuskTonka BeanCedar
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Peach and Cedar. Durations are only published for Maroussia, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring27
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring27
Summer16
Fall0
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Category winnerTimelessMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,840
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#2,451
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews203
Category winnerMaroussiaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTimeless by Avon opens with an upfront punch of soapy aldehydes, bergamot, and gardenia. That sharp, clean pop softens after fifteen minutes, shifting toward a darker floral core of jasmine, iris, and earthy patchouli. As the fragrance settles, warm amber, smoky opoponax, and tonka bean create a thick balsamic glow o…
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, Timeless or Maroussia?
Timeless takes 5 of 7 categories. Timeless is rated 3.87/5 from 812 votes; Maroussia is rated 3.70/5 from 3,125 votes. Choose Timeless for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Maroussia for a powdery and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Timeless or Maroussia?
Timeless lasts longest (Timeless 71/100, Maroussia 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Timeless or Maroussia?
Timeless projects furthest (Timeless 66/100, Maroussia 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Timeless and Maroussia smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Peach and Cedar.
Is Timeless or Maroussia better for summer or winter?
For summer, Timeless is the stronger pick. For winter, Timeless is the stronger pick. Maroussia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Timeless and Maroussia?
Timeless has top notes of Aldehydes, Gardenia, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedar, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Opoponax, Amber, Tonka Bean 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.
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