Fragrance comparison

Apercu vs Marbert Man No.2

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 223 ratings analysed

3 wins

Apercu

Houbigant

4.13219 votes

Rank #26,987 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Marbert Man No.2

Marbert

3.254 votes

Rank #58,074 GreenLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Apercu takes 3 of 4 categories.

Apercu
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Marbert Man No.2
Choose it for a green and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Apercu3/4

Marbert Man No.21/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Apercu
Sillage & projection: Marbert Man No.2
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Apercu
Fragranxe ranking: Apercu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ApercuHoubigant

Marbert Man No.2Marbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 219 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 18%Had 18%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

46%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

219 votes

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityApercu

SillageMarbert Man No.2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

green69%

citrus61%

green100%

leather91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

animalic65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesAmalfi LemonJasmineBergamotNeroliTuberose

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossClovePatchouliCassiaVetiverSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Green Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherSandalwoodoak moss

Category winnerApercuLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex47

Women53

Work 40%Casual 31%Date 20%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,987

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,074

PerfumerChristian Plesch

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerApercuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Houbigant Apercu brings traditional chypre construction into sharp, modern focus. It opens with bitter bergamot, crisp neroli, and crushed green stems. The oakmoss hits quickly. Fresh Amalfi lemon balances a dry heart of spicy cinnamon and brisk geranium. There is no candy here. The fragrance dries down into dark patc…

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Marbert Man No.2 is an earthy leather fragrance that delivers a refreshing contrast of crisp green notes and rustic woods. The scent opens with a sharp flash of crushed leaves before revealing a warm, aromatic heart of spicy clove and peppery geranium. As it settles onto the skin, rich leather merges with creamy sanda…

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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, Apercu or Marbert Man No.2?

Apercu takes 3 of 4 categories. Apercu is rated 4.13/5 from 219 votes; Marbert Man No.2 is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Apercu for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Marbert Man No.2 for a green and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Apercu or Marbert Man No.2?

Apercu lasts longest (Apercu 72/100, Marbert Man No.2 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apercu or Marbert Man No.2?

Marbert Man No.2 projects furthest (Marbert Man No.2 69/100, Apercu 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apercu and Marbert Man No.2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, green and woody accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Geranium, Clove and Sandalwood.

Is Apercu or Marbert Man No.2 better for summer or winter?

Apercu suits daytime wear; Marbert Man No.2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apercu and Marbert Man No.2?

Apercu has top notes of Green Notes, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Clove, Patchouli and Cassia. Marbert Man No.2 has top notes of Green Notes, heart notes of Clove and Geranium, a base of Leather, Sandalwood and oak moss.