Fragrance comparison

Authentic vs Marbert Man

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 168 ratings analysed

Authentic

Marbert

4.009 votes

Rank #38,201 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Marbert Man

Marbert

4.41159 votes

Rank #3,062 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marbert Man takes 4 of 5 categories.

Authentic
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Marbert Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Authentic1/5

Marbert Man4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Marbert Man
Sillage & projection: Marbert Man
Value for money: Authentic
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Marbert Man
Fragranxe ranking: Marbert Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuthenticMarbert

Marbert ManMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 38%

4.41/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

53%Love

39%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

159 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMarbert Man

SillageMarbert Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAuthenticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

floral61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomCinnamonBergamotStar AniseRed Berries

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineWater LilyVirginia CedarRose

Base5-7 hrs

MuskSandalwoodoak mossAmber

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaLavenderBergamotBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

White HoneyCarnationJuniper BerriesRoseGeraniumCinnamon

Base6-8+ hrs

Patchoulioak mossLeatherVirginia CedarSandalwoodMuskAmber

Category winnerMarbert ManLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer40

Fall40

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring62

Summer33

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 11%

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#38,201

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#3,062

PerfumerRaymond Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerMarbert ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Authentic by Marbert opens with an immediate lift of brisk bergamot, sharp star anise, and sweet cinnamon bark. The first spray carries a quick vapor flash of perfumer alcohol, but that initial bite calms down within two minutes. A cool aquatic heart quickly emerges. Clean water lily and fresh rose mingle with dry Vir…

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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, Authentic or Marbert Man?

Marbert Man takes 4 of 5 categories. Authentic is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; Marbert Man is rated 4.41/5 from 159 votes. Choose Authentic for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Marbert Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Authentic or Marbert Man?

Marbert Man lasts longest (Marbert Man 74/100, Authentic 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Authentic or Marbert Man?

Marbert Man projects furthest (Marbert Man 68/100, Authentic 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Authentic and Marbert Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Bergamot, Virginia Cedar and Rose.

Is Authentic or Marbert Man better for summer or winter?

Authentic suits daytime wear; Marbert Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Authentic and Marbert Man?

Authentic has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Star Anise, heart notes of Jasmine, Water Lily, Virginia Cedar and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, oak moss and Amber. 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.