Fragrance comparison

Cialenga vs Marbert Man No.2

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 223 ratings analysed

2 wins

Cialenga

Balenciaga

4.22219 votes

Rank #5,055 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Marbert Man No.2

Marbert

3.254 votes

Rank #58,074 GreenLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cialenga takes 2 of 3 categories.

Cialenga
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Marbert Man No.2
Choose it for a green and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cialenga2/3

Marbert Man No.21/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cialenga
Sillage & projection: Marbert Man No.2
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cialenga

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CialengaBalenciaga

Marbert Man No.2Marbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 219 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 18%Had 18%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

219 votes

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityCialenga

SillageMarbert Man No.2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

green84%

mossy77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

green100%

leather91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

animalic65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both green, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesBlack CurrantCitruses

Heart

IrisYlang-YlangLilyCloveJasmineTincture of Rose

Base

oak mossVetyverVirginia CedarSandalwoodPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Green Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherSandalwoodoak moss

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Clove, oak moss and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Marbert Man No.2, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex41

Women56

Not enough votes yet

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,055

PerfumerJacques Jantzen

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#58,074

PerfumerChristian Plesch

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCialengaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Balenciaga Cialenga starts with a sharp blast of green notes and tart black currant. It quickly softens on the skin, showing a damp, earth-like quality. As it settles, a dry iris root emerges alongside a quiet bouquet of ylang-ylang and lily. It suits collectors who value vintage, moss-driven compositions. Wear it on …

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Marbert Man No.2 is an earthy leather fragrance that delivers a refreshing contrast of crisp green notes and rustic woods. The scent opens with a sharp flash of crushed leaves before revealing a warm, aromatic heart of spicy clove and peppery geranium. As it settles onto the skin, rich leather merges with creamy sanda…

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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, Cialenga or Marbert Man No.2?

Cialenga takes 2 of 3 categories. Cialenga is rated 4.22/5 from 219 votes; Marbert Man No.2 is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Cialenga for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Marbert Man No.2 for a green and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cialenga or Marbert Man No.2?

Cialenga lasts longest (Cialenga 65/100, Marbert Man No.2 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cialenga or Marbert Man No.2?

Marbert Man No.2 projects furthest (Marbert Man No.2 69/100, Cialenga 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cialenga and Marbert Man No.2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Clove, oak moss and Sandalwood.

Is Cialenga or Marbert Man No.2 better for summer or winter?

Marbert Man No.2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cialenga and Marbert Man No.2?

Cialenga has top notes of Green Notes, Black Currant and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Lily and Clove, a base of oak moss, Vetyver, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. Marbert Man No.2 has top notes of Green Notes, heart notes of Clove and Geranium, a base of Leather, Sandalwood and oak moss.