Fragrance comparison

Blog vs Marbert Man Classic

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 74 ratings analysed

3 wins

Blog

Shirley May

5.002 votes

Rank #41,934 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Marbert Man Classic

Marbert

4.3672 votes

Rank #7,131 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blog takes 3 of 4 categories.

Blog
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
Marbert Man Classic
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Blog3/4

Marbert Man Classic1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlogShirley May

Marbert Man ClassicMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%

4.36/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 48%Had 14%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

51%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityBlog

SillageBlog

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value76

Category winnerBlogBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

warm spicy65%

herbal56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

patchouli69%

honey61%

Scent match57%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

LemonRosemaryArtemisiaLavenderBasilLemon VerbenaBergamot

Heart

CarnationCorianderCinnamonJuniperJasmine

Base

LeatherSandalwoodFirAmberPatchouliOakmossVetiverCedar

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyJuniperCinnamon

Base5-8 hrs

PatchouliCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Lavender, Cinnamon and Juniper. Durations are only published for Marbert Man Classic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring83

Summer64

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 39%Work 36%Date 17%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,934

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,131

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerMarbert Man ClassicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blog by Shirley May brings a heavy dose of retro masculinity, leading with a sharp burst of lemon and cool rosemary. This bright, herbal opening soon shifts as lavender and basil add a green, soap-like freshness on the skin. It feels clean, resembling a traditional barbershop shave rather than a modern sweet scent. As…

Reviews →

Marbert Man Classic is an unapologetic nod to vintage European barbershop perfumery. The spray releases an immediate flash of sharp cosmetic alcohol and bitter herbal artemisia before settling into cool French lavender. It smells clean, dry, and distinctly green. As the initial bite softens, a warm core of golden hone…

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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, Blog or Marbert Man Classic?

Blog takes 3 of 4 categories. Blog is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Marbert Man Classic is rated 4.36/5 from 72 votes. Choose Blog for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Marbert Man Classic for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blog or Marbert Man Classic?

Blog lasts longest (Blog 100/100, Marbert Man Classic 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blog or Marbert Man Classic?

Blog projects furthest (Blog 100/100, Marbert Man Classic 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blog and Marbert Man Classic smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Lavender, Cinnamon and Juniper.

Is Blog or Marbert Man Classic better for summer or winter?

Blog suits evening wear; Marbert Man Classic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blog and Marbert Man Classic?

Blog has top notes of Lemon, Rosemary, Artemisia and Lavender, heart notes of Carnation, Coriander, Cinnamon and Juniper, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Fir and Amber. Marbert Man Classic has top notes of Artemisia and Lavender, heart notes of Honey, Juniper and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli, Cedar and Amber.