Fragrance comparison

Eau Sans Pareil vs Marbert Woman

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 433 ratings analysed

Eau Sans Pareil

Penhaligon's

3.82342 votes

Rank #5,694 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Marbert Woman

Marbert

4.2491 votes

Rank #10,785 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marbert Woman takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eau Sans Pareil
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Marbert Woman
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Eau Sans Pareil1/7

Marbert Woman5/7

Ratings & consensus: Marbert Woman
Community sentiment: Marbert Woman
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Marbert Woman
Value for money: Marbert Woman
Versatility: Marbert Woman
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau Sans Pareil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau Sans PareilPenhaligon's

Marbert WomanMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 342 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.24/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 45%Had 21%Want 34%

Category winnerMarbert WomanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

42%Like

7%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

293 votes

41%Love

51%Like

1%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

91 votes

Category winnerMarbert WomanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMarbert Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value72

Category winnerMarbert WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

rose61%

woody100%

powdery92%

amber84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryCypressAldehydesPineappleKumquatBergamotMarigoldMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseCloveYlang-YlangJasmineOrris RootAfrican Orange FlowerLicoriceLily-of-the-Valley

Base

oak mossVetiverPatchouliVirginia CedarAmberMuskBenzoinVanille

Top15-30 mins

BergamotAfrican Orange Flower

Heart2-4 hrs

SandalwoodYlang-YlangJasminePatchouliOrris RootRose

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberVanilleoak mossCastoreum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Marbert Woman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter59

Day–

Night–

Spring54

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerMarbert WomanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex51

Women36

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Date 40%Party 31%Casual 17%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,694

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#10,785

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerEau Sans PareilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau Sans Pareil is a sparkling, green-fruity chypre with tart raspberry, citrus, cypress and aldehydes up front. On skin, reviewers often describe it as airy, sharp, woody and lightly powdery rather than simple sweetness. It suits people who enjoy vintage-leaning fruit, moss and clean woods. Sample first if jammy ras…

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Marbert Woman arrives with an uncompromising blast of bitter bergamot and honeyed African orange flower that commands immediate attention. Give it five minutes. Once the sharp initial alcohol settles, the fragrance unveils a dense core of creamy sandalwood, velvety orris root, and rich ylang-ylang. The overall texture…

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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, Eau Sans Pareil or Marbert Woman?

Marbert Woman takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau Sans Pareil is rated 3.82/5 from 342 votes; Marbert Woman is rated 4.24/5 from 91 votes. Choose Eau Sans Pareil for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Marbert Woman for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau Sans Pareil or Marbert Woman?

They last about the same: Eau Sans Pareil 69/100, Marbert Woman 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Eau Sans Pareil or Marbert Woman?

Projection is very close: Marbert Woman 64/100, Eau Sans Pareil 63/100 for sillage.

Do Eau Sans Pareil and Marbert Woman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Eau Sans Pareil or Marbert Woman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marbert Woman is the stronger pick. For winter, Marbert Woman is the stronger pick. Marbert Woman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau Sans Pareil and Marbert Woman?

Eau Sans Pareil has top notes of Raspberry, Cypress, Aldehydes and Pineapple, heart notes of Rose, Clove, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. Marbert Woman has top notes of Bergamot and African Orange Flower, heart notes of Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Amber, Vanille, oak moss and Castoreum.