Fragrance comparison

Byblos Uomo vs Marbert Homme

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 142 ratings analysed

Byblos Uomo

Byblos

4.1964 votes

Rank #12,694 AromaticCitrus

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58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Marbert Homme

Marbert

4.2278 votes

Rank #7,431 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marbert Homme takes 4 of 7 categories.

Byblos Uomo
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marbert Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Byblos Uomo3/7

Marbert Homme4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Byblos UomoByblos

Marbert HommeMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%

4.22/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 50%Had 13%Want 37%

Category winnerMarbert HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

34%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

44%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerMarbert HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityByblos Uomo

SillageByblos Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value76

Category winnerMarbert HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

herbal61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

earthy83%

green74%

citrus65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLimeCardamomAmalfi LemonViolet Leaf

Heart

LavenderNutmegTarragonArtemisiaThyme

Base

Vetiveroak mossVirginia CedarMuskPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

SpicesGalbanumBergamotLime

Heart2-4 hrs

SandalwoodVetiverVirginia CedarPatchouli

Base6-8 hrs

oak mossAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lime, Vetiver and oak moss. Durations are only published for Marbert Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall62

Winter31

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer49

Fall0

Winter96

Day100

Night39

Category winnerByblos UomoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men88

Unisex4

Women8

Work 41%Casual 34%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,694

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#7,431

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerMarbert HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Byblos Uomo is a classic 1993 woody aromatic scent defined by its sharp citrus opening and herbal heart. It suits men who prefer a clean, professional aesthetic for office wear or casual spring days. The fragrance balances zesty bergamot with earthy vetiver, offering a straightforward, masculine profile that works wel…

Reviews →

Marbert Homme delivers an unapologetic blast of vintage German perfumery from 1988. It hits hard. Sharp lime, bitter galbanum, and dry bergamot crack open with intense botanical bitterness during the first five minutes. Give the alcohol thirty seconds to evaporate. Soon, a rugged spine of Virginia cedar, earthy patcho…

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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, Byblos Uomo or Marbert Homme?

Marbert Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. Byblos Uomo is rated 4.19/5 from 64 votes; Marbert Homme is rated 4.22/5 from 78 votes. Choose Byblos Uomo for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marbert Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos Uomo or Marbert Homme?

They last about the same: Byblos Uomo 69/100, Marbert Homme 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Byblos Uomo or Marbert Homme?

Byblos Uomo projects furthest (Byblos Uomo 66/100, Marbert Homme 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos Uomo and Marbert Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Vetiver and oak moss.

Is Byblos Uomo or Marbert Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Byblos Uomo is the stronger pick. For winter, Marbert Homme is the stronger pick. Byblos Uomo suits daytime wear; Marbert Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byblos Uomo and Marbert Homme?

Byblos Uomo has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Cardamom and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Tarragon and Artemisia, a base of Vetiver, oak moss, Virginia Cedar and Musk. Marbert Homme has top notes of Spices, Galbanum, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli, a base of oak moss and Amber.