Fragrance comparison

Dapper vs Mars

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dapper

Sapil

3.4418 votes

Rank #50,360 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Mars

Extract

4.004 votes

Rank #60,998 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dapper takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dapper
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mars
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dapper3/4

Mars1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dapper
Sillage & projection: Mars
Value for money: Dapper
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dapper

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DapperSapil

MarsExtract

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.44/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 35%Had 8%Want 57%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

44%Like

28%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDapper

SillageMars

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value63

Category winnerDapperBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus90%

amber80%

cinnamon70%

woody60%

rose50%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

green84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both warm spicy, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Blood MandarinMintGrapefruit

Heart

SpicesCinnamonRose

Base

AmberWoody NotesPatchouliLeather

Top

OrangeRoseGrapefruit

Heart

MintCinnamonSuede

Base

PatchouliWoody NotesSpices

InformationalShared notesMint, Grapefruit, Spices and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer27

Fall91

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex21

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,360

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#60,998

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDapperHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sapil Dapper opens with bright citrus and mint, then settles into a warm spicy, rosy core over amber, woods, patchouli, and a touch of leather. It reads sweet, spicy, and slightly cooling rather than sharply fresh. For shoppers, this looks like a budget-friendly evening scent with solid value, a masculine lean, and a …

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Mars by Extract opens with a bright burst of juicy orange and tart grapefruit, balanced right away by a sweet touch of rose. Within minutes, a crisp kick of fresh mint cuts through warm cinnamon and soft suede, creating an upbeat, spicy profile that feels lively and modern. As the cologne settles into the dry-down, e…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dapper or Mars?

Dapper takes 3 of 4 categories. Dapper is rated 3.44/5 from 18 votes; Mars is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Dapper for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mars for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dapper or Mars?

Dapper lasts longest (Dapper 66/100, Mars 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dapper or Mars?

Mars projects furthest (Mars 63/100, Dapper 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dapper and Mars smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Grapefruit, Spices and Cinnamon.

Is Dapper or Mars better for summer or winter?

Dapper suits evening wear; Mars suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dapper and Mars?

Dapper has top notes of Blood Mandarin, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Spices, Cinnamon and Rose, a base of Amber, Woody Notes, Patchouli and Leather. Mars has top notes of Orange, Rose and Grapefruit, heart notes of Mint, Cinnamon and Suede, a base of Patchouli, Woody Notes and Spices.