Fragrance comparison

Deneuve vs Marbert Man Pure

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 292 ratings analysed

5 wins

Deneuve

Catherine Deneuve

4.51251 votes

Rank #23,486 GreenWoody

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55%scent match

Closely related

Marbert Man Pure

Marbert

4.2241 votes

Rank #10,578 WoodyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Deneuve takes 5 of 8 categories.

Deneuve
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marbert Man Pure
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Deneuve5/8

Marbert Man Pure3/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DeneuveCatherine Deneuve

Marbert Man PureMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.51/ 5 · 251 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 46%Had 16%Want 38%

Category winnerDeneuveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

33%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

251 votes

49%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerDeneuveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDeneuve

SillageDeneuve

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value73

Category winnerMarbert Man PureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

powdery84%

floral77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

green77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GalbanumAldehydesGreen NotesNeroliBasilBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HyacinthIrisRoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangVioletJasmine

Base6-9+ hrs

oak mossCivettaVirginia CedarSandalwoodMusk

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesNeroliLavenderVioletBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCorianderWatercressMarjoram

Base6-8+ hrs

Virginia CedarSandalwoodoak mossAmber

Category winnerDeneuveLongest dry-down: 6-9+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day100

Night39

Spring94

Summer65

Fall100

Winter65

Day100

Night58

Category winnerMarbert Man PureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

Work 38%Casual 31%Date 21%Party 11%

Men83

Unisex6

Women11

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 18%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,486

PerfumerJacques Vermorel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,578

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerMarbert Man PureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deneuve by Catherine Deneuve opens with an assertive snap of bitter green galbanum, bright bergamot, and crisp aldehydes that smell like cool autumn air cutting through evergreen foliage. Rather than drying down into a sweet floral cloud, this 1986 classic turns velvety and earthy. A dewy bouquet of spring hyacinth, p…

Reviews →

Marbert Man Pure is an unapologetic blast from 1989 that blends classic German precision with clean barbershop ruggedness. The first spray punches hard with bitter bergamot, sharp neroli, and crisp green notes before settling down. Give it five minutes. Once the initial alcohol flash dissipates, a dusty lavender and h…

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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, Deneuve or Marbert Man Pure?

Deneuve takes 5 of 8 categories. Deneuve is rated 4.51/5 from 251 votes; Marbert Man Pure is rated 4.22/5 from 41 votes. Choose Deneuve for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marbert Man Pure for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Deneuve or Marbert Man Pure?

They last about the same: Deneuve 77/100, Marbert Man Pure 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Deneuve or Marbert Man Pure?

Projection is very close: Deneuve 70/100, Marbert Man Pure 68/100 for sillage.

Do Deneuve and Marbert Man Pure smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Neroli, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Deneuve or Marbert Man Pure better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Deneuve and Marbert Man Pure?

Deneuve has top notes of Galbanum, Aldehydes, Green Notes and Neroli, heart notes of Hyacinth, Iris, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of oak moss, Civetta, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. Marbert Man Pure has top notes of Green Notes, Neroli, Lavender and Violet, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Coriander, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, oak moss and Amber.