Fragrance comparison

Anthracite Pour L'Homme vs Marc Jacobs Men

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 923 ratings analysed

5 wins

Anthracite Pour L'Homme

Jacomo

4.1982 votes

Rank #9,002 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Marc Jacobs Men

Marc Jacobs

4.07841 votes

Rank #3,382 WoodyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anthracite Pour L'Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Marc Jacobs Men
Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Anthracite Pour L'Homme5/7

Marc Jacobs Men2/7

Ratings & consensus: Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Community sentiment: Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Longevity: Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Sillage & projection: Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Value for money: Marc Jacobs Men
Versatility: Anthracite Pour L'Homme
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

Anthracite Pour L'HommeJacomo

Marc Jacobs MenMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 37%Had 20%Want 43%

4.07/ 5 · 841 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerAnthracite Pour L'HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

38%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

841 votes

Category winnerAnthracite Pour L'HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAnthracite Pour L'Homme

SillageAnthracite Pour L'Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value55

Category winnerMarc Jacobs MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

fresh92%

green84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderGalbanumGrapefruitPineapplePepperCypressBergamotMarjoram

Heart

ClovesCyclamenOrris RootYlang-YlangJasmineCarnationRose

Base

SandalwoodMuskOakmossCedarTonka BeanAmber

Top15-30 mins

CypressCardamomGingerBergamotCumin

Heart2-4 hrs

Fig LeafWater NotesCyclamenRose

Base5-7 hrs

CedarTonka BeanOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCypress, Bergamot, Cyclamen and Rose. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day100

Night39

Category winnerAnthracite Pour L'HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men65

Unisex33

Women3

Casual 36%Work 33%Date 21%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,002

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#3,382

PerfumerRalf Schwieger

Launched—

Reviews108

Category winnerMarc Jacobs MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anthracite Pour L'Homme by Jacomo is a bold, aromatic woody fragrance for men released in 1991. It balances crisp lavender and galbanum with warm spices and a grounded oakmoss base. Best worn during cool spring days or formal office settings, it offers a sophisticated, classic profile for those who appreciate traditio…

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Anthracite Pour L'Homme or Marc Jacobs Men?

Anthracite Pour L'Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Anthracite Pour L'Homme is rated 4.19/5 from 82 votes; Marc Jacobs Men is rated 4.07/5 from 841 votes. Choose Anthracite Pour L'Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Marc Jacobs Men for a woody and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Anthracite Pour L'Homme or Marc Jacobs Men?

Anthracite Pour L'Homme lasts longest (Anthracite Pour L'Homme 72/100, Marc Jacobs Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anthracite Pour L'Homme or Marc Jacobs Men?

Anthracite Pour L'Homme projects furthest (Anthracite Pour L'Homme 61/100, Marc Jacobs Men 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anthracite Pour L'Homme and Marc Jacobs Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Bergamot, Cyclamen and Rose.

Is Anthracite Pour L'Homme or Marc Jacobs Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Anthracite Pour L'Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Anthracite Pour L'Homme is the stronger pick. Marc Jacobs Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anthracite Pour L'Homme and Marc Jacobs Men?

Anthracite Pour L'Homme has top notes of Lavender, Galbanum, Grapefruit and Pineapple, heart notes of Cloves, Cyclamen, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Oakmoss and Cedar. 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.