Vanilla Clouds vs Marasma
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Marasma takes 1 of 1 categories.
Vanilla CloudsChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
MarasmaChoose it for a citrus and salty character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Vanilla Clouds0/1
Marasma1/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Marasma
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Vanilla CloudsMykonosMarasmaBois 1920Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 50%Want 50%
3.64/ 5 · 123 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
0%Like
100%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
39%Love
28%Like
17%Ok
10%Dislike
6%Hate
98 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
floral69%
sweet61%
citrus100%
salty92%
woody84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Fruity NotesBergamotOrangeLemon
Heart
Floral NotesJasmineRoseLily
Base
SandalwoodCedarwoodVanillaAmberMusk
Top
Finger LimePineappleBergamotCardamom
Heart
SaltArtemisiaLilyBlack Pepper
Base
Guaiac WoodCedarwoodAmberPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lily, Cedarwood and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring86
Summer100
Fall24
Winter8
Day100
Night37
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#72,330
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#15,964
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerMarasmaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVanilla Clouds reads as a soft citrus floral vanilla with a clean, comforting finish. Bright bergamot, lemon and orange give the opening a light lift, then jasmine, rose and lily smooth it out before sandalwood, musk and amber bring in a creamy woody warmth. This looks best suited to someone who wants an easy, gentle …
Reviews →Marasma opens with bright citrus and juicy pineapple, then quickly picks up a salty, woody texture that gives it a coastal feel without going fully aquatic. The dry-down is smoother and warmer, with amber, cedar and patchouli adding weight. It suits shoppers who enjoy fresh fragrances with more body than a simple summ…
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, Vanilla Clouds or Marasma?
Marasma takes 1 of 1 categories. Vanilla Clouds is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Marasma is rated 3.64/5 from 123 votes. Choose Vanilla Clouds for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Marasma for a citrus and salty character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Do Vanilla Clouds and Marasma smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lily, Cedarwood and Amber.
Is Vanilla Clouds or Marasma better for summer or winter?
Vanilla Clouds suits day or night wear; Marasma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vanilla Clouds and Marasma?
Vanilla Clouds has top notes of Fruity Notes, Bergamot, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Floral Notes, Jasmine, Rose and Lily, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vanilla and Amber. Marasma has top notes of Finger Lime, Pineapple, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Salt, Artemisia, Lily and Black Pepper, a base of Guaiac Wood, Cedarwood, Amber and Patchouli.
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