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Aubusson Homme vs Marbert Man

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

Updated 265 ratings analysed
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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marbert Man takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Aubusson Homme

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

  • Marbert Man

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Aubusson Homme2/7
Marbert Man5/7
Ratings & consensus
Marbert Man
Community sentiment
Marbert Man
Longevity
Marbert Man
Sillage & projection
Marbert Man
Value for money
Aubusson Homme
Versatility
Aubusson Homme
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Marbert Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Aubusson HommeAubusson
Marbert ManMarbert
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.99/ 5 · 106 votes
Have 44%Had 10%Want 46%
4.41/ 5 · 159 votes
Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%
Category winnerMarbert ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
55%Love
26%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate

92 votes

53%Love
39%Like
4%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

159 votes

Category winnerMarbert ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityMarbert Man

SillageMarbert Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value80
¤ Price value75
Category winnerAubusson HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
fresh69%
citrus61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
herbal69%
floral61%
Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Mandarin OrangeJuniper BerriesArtemisiaGreen NotesAldehydesBasilLemon
Heart
FirCinnamonCyclamenGeraniumJasmineCarnation
Base
PatchouliOakmossLabdanumLeatherAmberSandalwoodMusk
Top15-30 mins
ArtemisiaLavenderBergamotBasil
Heart2-4 hrs
White HoneyCarnationJuniper BerriesRoseGeraniumCinnamon
Base6-8+ hrs
Patchoulioak mossLeatherVirginia CedarSandalwoodMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Artemisia, Basil and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Marbert Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer31
Fall98
Winter79
Day–
Night–
Spring62
Summer33
Fall100
Winter85
Day100
Night71
Category winnerAubusson HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men93
Unisex5
Women2
Work 37%Casual 33%Date 20%Party 10%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#3,033

PerfumerRaymond Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerMarbert ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aubusson Homme is a classic 1992 leather fragrance defined by its sharp opening of juniper berries and basil. It evolves into a complex heart of fir and carnation before settling into a masculine, resinous base of patchouli, oakmoss, and leather. Ideal for cooler weather, this scent offers a mature profile for those w…

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Marbert Man delivers a rugged, aromatic slap of old-school barber shop greenery from the second it hits warm skin. It is unapologetically bold. The opening brings bitter artemisia, brisk bergamot, and sharp culinary basil before settling into a warm, soapy heart of carnation and sweet white honey. A dry, mossy base of…

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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, Aubusson Homme or Marbert Man?

Marbert Man takes 5 of 7 categories. Aubusson Homme is rated 3.99/5 from 106 votes; Marbert Man is rated 4.41/5 from 159 votes. Choose Aubusson Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Marbert Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aubusson Homme or Marbert Man?

Marbert Man lasts longest (Marbert Man 74/100, Aubusson Homme 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aubusson Homme or Marbert Man?

Marbert Man projects furthest (Marbert Man 68/100, Aubusson Homme 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aubusson Homme and Marbert Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Artemisia, Basil and Cinnamon.

Is Aubusson Homme or Marbert Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marbert Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Marbert Man is the stronger pick. Marbert Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aubusson Homme and Marbert Man?

Aubusson Homme has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Juniper Berries, Artemisia and Green Notes, heart notes of Fir, Cinnamon, Cyclamen and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Labdanum and Leather. Marbert Man has top notes of Artemisia, Lavender, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of White Honey, Carnation, Juniper Berries and Rose, a base of Patchouli, oak moss, Leather and Virginia Cedar.

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