Fragrance comparison

Di Borghese vs Marbert Man No.2

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

2 wins

Di Borghese

Borghese

4.5553 votes

Rank #23,435 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%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?

Di Borghese takes 2 of 3 categories.

Di Borghese
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Marbert Man No.2
Choose it for a green and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Di Borghese2/3

Marbert Man No.21/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Di BorgheseBorghese

Marbert Man No.2Marbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 23%Had 24%Want 53%

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

68%Love

23%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

53 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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityDi Borghese

SillageMarbert Man No.2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

white floral84%

mossy77%

floral69%

powdery61%

green100%

leather91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

animalic65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GalbanumPeachGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

NarcissusHyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineClove

Base

oak mossSandalwoodMuskVirginia CedarAmberSpices

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

Spring50

Summer44

Fall100

Winter81

Day100

Night93

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex0

Women92

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#23,435

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#58,074

PerfumerChristian Plesch

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDi BorgheseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Di Borghese is a classic green floral chypre with a sharp, leafy opening, a dense bouquet of white and yellow florals, and a mossy, woody base. The peach softens the start, but this usually reads crisp, dry, and distinctly vintage. It suits shoppers who enjoy structured florals, oakmoss depth, and a more assertive st…

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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, Di Borghese or Marbert Man No.2?

Di Borghese takes 2 of 3 categories. Di Borghese is rated 4.55/5 from 53 votes; Marbert Man No.2 is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Di Borghese for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Marbert Man No.2 for a green and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Di Borghese or Marbert Man No.2?

Di Borghese lasts longest (Di Borghese 83/100, Marbert Man No.2 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Di Borghese or Marbert Man No.2?

Projection is very close: Marbert Man No.2 69/100, Di Borghese 68/100 for sillage.

Do Di Borghese and Marbert Man No.2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and woody accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Clove, oak moss and Sandalwood.

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

Di Borghese suits day or night wear; Marbert Man No.2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Di Borghese has top notes of Galbanum, Peach, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus, Hyacinth, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Sandalwood, Musk and Virginia Cedar. Marbert Man No.2 has top notes of Green Notes, heart notes of Clove and Geranium, a base of Leather, Sandalwood and oak moss.