Fragrance comparison

Boss Sport vs Marbert Man

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 315 ratings analysed

Boss Sport

Hugo Boss

4.31156 votes

Rank #4,496 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

7 wins

Marbert Man

Marbert

4.41159 votes

Rank #3,033 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marbert Man takes 7 of 8 categories.

Boss Sport
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marbert Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Boss Sport1/8

Marbert Man7/8

Ratings & consensus: Marbert Man
Community sentiment: Marbert Man
Longevity: Marbert Man
Sillage & projection: Marbert Man
Value for money: Marbert Man
Versatility: Marbert Man
Note pyramid (duration): Boss Sport
Fragranxe ranking: Marbert Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Boss SportHugo Boss

Marbert ManMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 37%Had 32%Want 31%

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

51%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

156 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

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMarbert Man

SillageMarbert Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMarbert ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

herbal77%

floral69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

floral61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MarigoldLavenderArtemisiaJuniperBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

TarragonCarnationGeraniumClary SageRoseNutmegJasmineLily

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossPatchouliVetyverMuskVirginia CedarSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaLavenderBergamotBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

White HoneyCarnationJuniper BerriesRoseGeraniumCinnamon

Base6-8+ hrs

Patchoulioak mossLeatherVirginia CedarSandalwoodMuskAmber

Category winnerBoss SportLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Spring62

Summer33

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night71

Category winnerMarbert ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men98

Unisex2

Women0

Casual 42%Work 34%Date 13%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#4,496

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#3,033

PerfumerRaymond Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerMarbert ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boss Sport by Hugo Boss smells like walking across a dew-covered lawn on a crisp spring morning. Unlike modern gym colognes that rely on sweet melon or synthetic ocean breezes, this 1987 release is a pure green aromatic fougere. It opens with a sharp burst of bitter marigold, crushed artemisia, and tart lemon before s…

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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, Boss Sport or Marbert Man?

Marbert Man takes 7 of 8 categories. Boss Sport is rated 4.31/5 from 156 votes; Marbert Man is rated 4.41/5 from 159 votes. Choose Boss Sport for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. 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, Boss Sport or Marbert Man?

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

Which projects more, Boss Sport or Marbert Man?

Marbert Man projects furthest (Marbert Man 68/100, Boss Sport 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Boss Sport and Marbert Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Artemisia, Bergamot and Carnation.

Is Boss Sport or Marbert Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Boss Sport and Marbert Man?

Boss Sport has top notes of Marigold, Lavender, Artemisia and Juniper, heart notes of Tarragon, Carnation, Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of oak moss, Patchouli, Vetyver and Musk. 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.