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101 vs Marc Jacobs Men

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

Updated 858 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • 101

    Choose it for a green and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Marc Jacobs Men

    Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1012/4
Marc Jacobs Men2/4
Ratings & consensus
Marc Jacobs Men
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
101
Sillage & projection
101
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Marc Jacobs Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
101ScentBar
Marc Jacobs MenMarc Jacobs
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.76/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%
4.07/ 5 · 841 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
Category winnerMarc Jacobs MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
12%Love
65%Like
12%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

38%Love
46%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate

841 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

Longevity101

Sillage101

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value55
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
sweet91%
fruity83%
woody74%
fresh65%
coconut56%
woody100%
fresh92%
green84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both green, woody and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Fig LeafGrassCypress
Heart
FigJasmineLavenderTonka BeanCyclamen
Base
CoconutAlmond MilkWoody NotesSandalwood
Top15-30 mins
CypressCardamomGingerBergamotCumin
Heart2-4 hrs
Fig LeafWater NotesCyclamenRose
Base5-7 hrs
CedarTonka BeanOakmossPatchouli
InformationalShared notesFig Leaf, Cypress, Tonka Bean and Cyclamen. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer70
Fall40
Winter0
Day100
Night44
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter30
Day100
Night46
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men65
Unisex33
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,281

PerfumerViola Pompili

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,929

PerfumerRalf Schwieger

Launched—

Reviews108

Category winnerMarc Jacobs MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

101 by ScentBar presents a crisp, modern take on floral green composition. It leads with a sharp punch of fig leaf and cut grass, softening into a milky, coconut-infused heart. This unisex fragrance feels most at home on casual spring days, offering an easygoing scent profile that avoids overcomplication while keeping…

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Marc Jacobs Men strikes a rare balance between garden greens and milky woods. The first spray releases a brisk snap of Italian bergamot, herbal cypress, and fresh grated ginger. That brief citrus lift quickly folds into the scent of crushed fig leaves floating on cool water notes. It feels like stepping under Mediterr…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 101 or Marc Jacobs Men?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 101 is rated 3.76/5 from 17 votes; Marc Jacobs Men is rated 4.07/5 from 841 votes. Choose 101 for a green and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marc Jacobs Men for a woody and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 101 or Marc Jacobs Men?

101 lasts longest (101 65/100, Marc Jacobs Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 101 or Marc Jacobs Men?

101 projects furthest (101 61/100, Marc Jacobs Men 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 101 and Marc Jacobs Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Fig Leaf, Cypress, Tonka Bean and Cyclamen.

Is 101 or Marc Jacobs Men better for summer or winter?

101 suits daytime wear; Marc Jacobs Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 101 and Marc Jacobs Men?

101 has top notes of Fig Leaf, Grass and Cypress, heart notes of Fig, Jasmine, Lavender and Tonka Bean, a base of Coconut, Almond Milk, Woody Notes and Sandalwood. Marc Jacobs Men has top notes of Cypress, Cardamom, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Water Notes, Cyclamen and Rose, a base of Cedar, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Patchouli.

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