Fragrance comparison

Dunhill Edition vs Marbert Man Pure

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 771 ratings analysed

Dunhill Edition

Alfred Dunhill

4.20730 votes

Rank #24,292 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Marbert Man Pure

Marbert

4.2241 votes

Rank #10,597 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marbert Man Pure takes 4 of 7 categories.

Dunhill Edition
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Marbert Man Pure
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Dunhill Edition3/7

Marbert Man Pure4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dunhill EditionAlfred Dunhill

Marbert Man PureMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 730 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 46%Had 16%Want 38%

Category winnerDunhill EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

730 votes

49%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerDunhill EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMarbert Man Pure

SillageMarbert Man Pure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value73

Category winnerDunhill EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

citrus74%

earthy65%

floral56%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

green77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegAmalfi LemonBergamotLavender

Heart

Clary SageCarnationGeraniumJasmineCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Base

FirVetiveroak mossVirginia CedarAmberTonka Bean

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesNeroliLavenderVioletBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCorianderWatercressMarjoram

Base6-8+ hrs

Virginia CedarSandalwoodoak mossAmber

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Geranium. Durations are only published for Marbert Man Pure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter60

Day–

Night–

Spring94

Summer65

Fall100

Winter65

Day100

Night58

Category winnerMarbert Man PureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex4

Women1

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#24,292

PerfumerAlain Astori

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,597

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerMarbert Man PureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dunhill Edition by Alfred Dunhill is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Dunhill Edition was launched in 1984. The nose behind this fragrance is Alain Astori. Top notes are Nutmeg, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Lavender; middle notes are Clary Sage, Carnation, Geranium, Jasmine, Cyclamen and Lily-of-the-Valley; base no…

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, Dunhill Edition or Marbert Man Pure?

Marbert Man Pure takes 4 of 7 categories. Dunhill Edition is rated 4.20/5 from 730 votes; Marbert Man Pure is rated 4.22/5 from 41 votes. Choose Dunhill Edition for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Marbert Man Pure for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dunhill Edition or Marbert Man Pure?

Marbert Man Pure lasts longest (Marbert Man Pure 75/100, Dunhill Edition 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dunhill Edition or Marbert Man Pure?

Marbert Man Pure projects furthest (Marbert Man Pure 68/100, Dunhill Edition 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dunhill Edition and Marbert Man Pure smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Dunhill Edition or Marbert Man Pure better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dunhill Edition and Marbert Man Pure?

Dunhill Edition has top notes of Nutmeg, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Clary Sage, Carnation, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Fir, Vetiver, oak moss and Virginia Cedar. 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.