Fragrance comparison

Authentic vs Mexx Man Summer Edition

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

2 wins

Authentic

Marbert

4.009 votes

Rank #38,237 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Mexx Man Summer Edition

Mexx

3.4829 votes

Rank #46,080 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Authentic takes 2 of 4 categories.

Authentic
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Mexx Man Summer Edition
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Authentic2/4

Mexx Man Summer Edition0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AuthenticMarbert

Mexx Man Summer EditionMexx

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 38%

3.48/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 27%Had 46%Want 27%

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

17%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAuthentic

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

citrus92%

earthy84%

fruity77%

patchouli69%

mossy61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

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

Top

Amalfi LemonTropical FruitGrapefruit

Heart

Red AppleCinnamonStar Anise

Base

Patchoulioak mossVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Star Anise, Virginia Cedar and oak moss. Durations are only published for Authentic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer40

Fall40

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring91

Summer100

Fall36

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,237

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#46,080

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAuthenticHigher 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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Mexx Man Summer Edition is a light, citrus-fruity summer scent with a woody, mossy base and a gentle spicy twist from cinnamon and star anise. It opens bright and juicy, then settles into something drier and earthier. It suits casual daytime wear, especially in warm weather. If you like fresh scents with a slightly ol…

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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 Mexx Man Summer Edition?

Authentic takes 2 of 4 categories. Authentic is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; Mexx Man Summer Edition is rated 3.48/5 from 29 votes. Choose Authentic for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Mexx Man Summer Edition for a woody and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Authentic or Mexx Man Summer Edition?

Authentic lasts longest (Authentic 68/100, Mexx Man Summer Edition 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Authentic or Mexx Man Summer Edition?

Projection is very close: Authentic 50/100, Mexx Man Summer Edition 50/100 for sillage.

Do Authentic and Mexx Man Summer Edition smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Star Anise, Virginia Cedar and oak moss.

Is Authentic or Mexx Man Summer Edition better for summer or winter?

Authentic suits daytime wear; Mexx Man Summer Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Authentic and Mexx Man Summer Edition?

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. Mexx Man Summer Edition has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Tropical Fruit and Grapefruit, heart notes of Red Apple, Cinnamon and Star Anise, a base of Patchouli, oak moss and Virginia Cedar.