Fragrance comparison

Zinnia vs Maroussia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,191 ratings analysed

Zinnia

Floris

3.8266 votes

Rank #18,768 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Maroussia

Slava Zaitsev

3.703,125 votes

Rank #2,454 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maroussia takes 5 of 7 categories.

Zinnia
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Maroussia
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Zinnia2/7

Maroussia5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ZinniaFloris

MaroussiaSlava Zaitsev

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 43%Had 19%Want 37%

3.70/ 5 · 3,125 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerMaroussiaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

56%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

66 votes

27%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

3,125 votes

Category winnerZinniaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityMaroussia

SillageMaroussia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMaroussiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

green84%

warm spicy77%

vanilla69%

ozonic61%

powdery100%

amber92%

woody84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafGalbanum

Heart

CarnationIrisRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

HeliotropeMuskSandalwoodVanilla

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesOrange BlossomPeachBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

CarnationYlang-YlangTuberoseHeliotropeIrisJasmineRoseOrchid

Base7-10+ hrs

CivetSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVanillaMuskTonka BeanCedar

InformationalShared notesCarnation, Iris, Rose and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Maroussia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall79

Winter42

Day100

Night43

Spring27

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerZinniaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex56

Women44

Men3

Unisex21

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#2,454

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews203

Category winnerMaroussiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Floris Zinnia opens with a sharp flash of leafy galbanum and crushed violet leaves that instantly signals classic British perfumery. Within twenty minutes, the initial greenery softens into a spicy heart dominated by clove-like carnation, powdery iris, and soft rose. As the dry-down takes hold, warm sandalwood, clean …

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP vs

Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER

3 people compared this today

Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER vs

Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

PrometheuNecalliWINNER vs

Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Zinnia or Maroussia?

Maroussia takes 5 of 7 categories. Zinnia is rated 3.82/5 from 66 votes; Maroussia is rated 3.70/5 from 3,125 votes. Choose Zinnia for a powdery and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Maroussia for a powdery and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Zinnia or Maroussia?

Maroussia lasts longest (Maroussia 67/100, Zinnia 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zinnia or Maroussia?

Maroussia projects furthest (Maroussia 62/100, Zinnia 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zinnia and Maroussia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Carnation, Iris, Rose and Heliotrope.

Is Zinnia or Maroussia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zinnia is the stronger pick. For winter, Maroussia is the stronger pick. Zinnia suits daytime wear; Maroussia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zinnia and Maroussia?

Zinnia has top notes of Violet Leaf and Galbanum, heart notes of Carnation, Iris, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Heliotrope, Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla. 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.