Fragrance comparison

Cerequio vs Marbert Man Pure Black Intense

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cerequio

Acqua Delle Langhe

3.8232 votes

Rank #16,216 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Marbert Man Pure Black Intense

Marbert

4.805 votes

Rank #39,207 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cerequio takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cerequio
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Marbert Man Pure Black Intense
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cerequio3/4

Marbert Man Pure Black Intense1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CerequioAcqua Delle Langhe

Marbert Man Pure Black IntenseMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 60%

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 50%Had 11%Want 39%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

14%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate95

Category winners

LongevityCerequio

SillageCerequio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMarbert Man Pure Black IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

smoky77%

balsamic69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

woody86%

sweet72%

aromatic58%

caramel44%

powdery30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IncenseCardamomAlmondPepperCumin

Heart

LabdanumAgarwood (Oud)

Base

CedarAmberVanillaSandalwoodCastoreumCivet

Top15-30 mins

Cardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Toffee

Base6-8 hrs

Cedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom and Cedar. Durations are only published for Marbert Man Pure Black Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day64

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 29%Casual 27%Party 24%Work 20%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,216

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#39,207

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCerequioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerequio by Acqua Delle Langhe is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. Cerequio was launched in 2012. Top notes are Incense, Cardamom, Almond, Pepper and Cumin; middle notes are Labdanum and Agarwood (Oud); base notes are Cedar, Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Castoreum and Civet.

Reviews →

Marbert Man Pure Black Intense takes a punchy, warm direction built for brisk weather. The first spray releases an immediate crackle of aromatic green cardamom. It smells brisk and lively. Within twenty minutes, melted toffee takes over the core, wrapping the initial spice in a buttery, roasted sweetness that stays ri…

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, Cerequio or Marbert Man Pure Black Intense?

Cerequio takes 3 of 4 categories. Cerequio is rated 3.82/5 from 32 votes; Marbert Man Pure Black Intense is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Cerequio for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Marbert Man Pure Black Intense for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cerequio or Marbert Man Pure Black Intense?

Cerequio lasts longest (Cerequio 72/100, Marbert Man Pure Black Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cerequio or Marbert Man Pure Black Intense?

Cerequio projects furthest (Cerequio 66/100, Marbert Man Pure Black Intense 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cerequio and Marbert Man Pure Black Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom and Cedar.

Is Cerequio or Marbert Man Pure Black Intense better for summer or winter?

Cerequio suits evening wear; Marbert Man Pure Black Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cerequio and Marbert Man Pure Black Intense?

Cerequio has top notes of Incense, Cardamom, Almond and Pepper, heart notes of Labdanum and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Cedar, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Marbert Man Pure Black Intense has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Toffee, a base of Cedar.