Fragrance comparison

Black Jeans vs Marbert Man Too

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 252 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Jeans

Versace

4.14239 votes

Rank #4,618 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Marbert Man Too

Marbert

4.3113 votes

Rank #33,294 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Jeans takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black Jeans
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Marbert Man Too
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Jeans3/5

Marbert Man Too2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black JeansVersace

Marbert Man TooMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 239 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 50%Had 6%Want 44%

Category winnerBlack JeansRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

239 votes

46%Love

46%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityMarbert Man Too

SillageMarbert Man Too

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBlack JeansBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

citrus74%

warm spicy65%

rose56%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerTarragonLavenderLemonLemon VerbenaMandarin Orange

Heart

GeraniumRoseCarnationIrisCarawayJasmine

Base

LeatherRosemaryVetiverCedarNutmegTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

CarnationMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

French labdanumGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Geranium, Carnation and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Marbert Man Too, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter74

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall83

Winter67

Day100

Night82

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 18%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,618

PerfumerLucien Piquet

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#33,294

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBlack JeansHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Black Jeans is a dark, spicy floral release that departs from the sunny sweetness of its blue counterpart. It sits on skin with a heavy mix of dry lavender, bitter tarragon, and a warm leather base. Best worn on cool spring nights, this fragrance appeals to those who appreciate retro masculine perfumery.

Reviews →

Marbert Man Too is an underrated late-nineties German release that blends bright citrus energy with warm, retro spices. The first spray releases a brisk flash of mandarin orange alongside peppery, clove-tinted carnation petals. It feels instantly crisp and clean. As the alcohol evaporates, green geranium and resinous …

Reviews →

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, Black Jeans or Marbert Man Too?

Black Jeans takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Jeans is rated 4.14/5 from 239 votes; Marbert Man Too is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Black Jeans for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Marbert Man Too for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Jeans or Marbert Man Too?

Marbert Man Too lasts longest (Marbert Man Too 77/100, Black Jeans 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Jeans or Marbert Man Too?

Marbert Man Too projects furthest (Marbert Man Too 71/100, Black Jeans 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Jeans and Marbert Man Too smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Geranium, Carnation and Vetiver.

Is Black Jeans or Marbert Man Too better for summer or winter?

Marbert Man Too suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Jeans and Marbert Man Too?

Black Jeans has top notes of Ginger, Tarragon, Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Rose, Carnation and Iris, a base of Leather, Rosemary, Vetiver and Cedar. Marbert Man Too has top notes of Carnation and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of French labdanum and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk.