Fragrance comparison

Fortnight vs Fresh

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 184 ratings analysed

3 wins

Fortnight

Maison Alhambra

3.92182 votes

Rank #5,572 LeatherFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Fresh

Marbert

4.502 votes

Rank #43,727 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fortnight takes 3 of 4 categories.

Fortnight
Choose it for a leather and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Fresh
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fortnight3/4

Fresh1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FortnightMaison Alhambra

FreshMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 182 votes

Have 57%Had 7%Want 36%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

167 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityFortnight

SillageFortnight

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value100

Category winnerFreshBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

woody69%

aquatic61%

citrus100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

fruity70%

sweet60%

white floral50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Nutmeg FlowerTangerineChamomileCedarLemonHawthornBergamotLavender

Heart

Violet LeavesNutmegSandalwoodCloveJasmineHoneysuckleLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LeatherVetiverMuskAmberPatchouliTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

TangerineOrange

Heart1.5-3 hrs

NutmegJasmineBlack Currant

Base3-5 hrs

CedarVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Cedar, Nutmeg and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Fresh, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night18

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex4

Women4

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 52%Work 33%Date 9%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,572

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#43,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFortnightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fortnight by Maison Alhambra is a spicy, leather-forward fragrance designed for men. It draws heavy inspiration from the classic Fahrenheit profile, offering a sharp blend of violet leaves, nutmeg, and leather notes. Best suited for cooler weather and daytime settings, this scent provides an affordable alternative to …

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Marbert Fresh keeps things refreshingly direct. The first spray releases a bright splash of tart tangerine and sweet orange that cuts through morning sluggishness like cool tap water on a warm face. You will smell a brisk alcohol lift for the first ninety seconds, but that quick flash vanishes into a gentle heart of c…

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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, Fortnight or Fresh?

Fortnight takes 3 of 4 categories. Fortnight is rated 3.92/5 from 182 votes; Fresh is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Fortnight for a leather and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Fresh for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fortnight or Fresh?

Fortnight lasts longest (Fortnight 66/100, Fresh 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fortnight or Fresh?

Fortnight projects furthest (Fortnight 55/100, Fresh 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fortnight and Fresh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Cedar, Nutmeg and Jasmine.

Is Fortnight or Fresh better for summer or winter?

Fresh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fortnight and Fresh?

Fortnight has top notes of Nutmeg Flower, Tangerine, Chamomile and Cedar, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Nutmeg, Sandalwood and Clove, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Musk and Amber. Fresh has top notes of Tangerine and Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Jasmine and Black Currant, a base of Cedar, Vetiver and Amber.