Fragrance comparison

003 Private Collection vs Marbert Man Pure Black Intense

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

3 wins

003 Private Collection

Ajmal

4.2010 votes

Rank #34,958 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Marbert Man Pure Black Intense

Marbert

4.805 votes

Rank #39,207 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

003 Private Collection takes 3 of 4 categories.

003 Private Collection
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marbert Man Pure Black Intense
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

003 Private Collection3/4

Marbert Man Pure Black Intense1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 003 Private Collection
Sillage & projection: 003 Private Collection
Value for money: Marbert Man Pure Black Intense
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 003 Private Collection

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

003 Private CollectionAjmal

Marbert Man Pure Black IntenseMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 43%Had 24%Want 33%

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 50%Had 11%Want 39%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate95

Category winners

Longevity003 Private Collection

Sillage003 Private Collection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMarbert Man Pure Black IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fruity84%

balsamic77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

warm spicy100%

woody86%

sweet72%

aromatic58%

caramel44%

powdery30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

elemiAppleCardamom

Heart

Rose

Base

CedarMuskVanillaAmber

Top15-30 mins

Cardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Toffee

Base6-8 hrs

Cedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom and Cedar. Durations are only published for Marbert Man Pure Black Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night20

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day64

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 29%Casual 27%Party 24%Work 20%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,958

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#39,207

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner003 Private CollectionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal 003 Private Collection is a unisex aromatic woody scent that opens with crisp apple, cardamom spice, and a resinous elemi lift. A soft rose sits in the middle, then the dry-down turns warm and smooth with cedar, musk, amber, and vanilla. It usually suits daytime wear and mild-to-cool weather, especially if you l…

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Marbert Man Pure Black Intense takes a punchy, warm direction built for brisk weather. The first spray releases an immediate crackle of aromatic green cardamom. It smells brisk and lively. Within twenty minutes, melted toffee takes over the core, wrapping the initial spice in a buttery, roasted sweetness that stays ri…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 003 Private Collection or Marbert Man Pure Black Intense?

003 Private Collection takes 3 of 4 categories. 003 Private Collection is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes; Marbert Man Pure Black Intense is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose 003 Private Collection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marbert Man Pure Black Intense for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 003 Private Collection or Marbert Man Pure Black Intense?

003 Private Collection lasts longest (003 Private Collection 80/100, Marbert Man Pure Black Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 003 Private Collection or Marbert Man Pure Black Intense?

003 Private Collection projects furthest (003 Private Collection 69/100, Marbert Man Pure Black Intense 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 003 Private Collection and Marbert Man Pure Black Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom and Cedar.

Is 003 Private Collection or Marbert Man Pure Black Intense better for summer or winter?

003 Private Collection suits daytime wear; Marbert Man Pure Black Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 003 Private Collection and Marbert Man Pure Black Intense?

003 Private Collection has top notes of elemi, Apple and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, a base of Cedar, Musk, Vanilla and Amber. Marbert Man Pure Black Intense has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Toffee, a base of Cedar.