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Fresh vs Ramsés II

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

Updated 15 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ramsés II takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Fresh

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Ramsés II

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Fresh1/4
Ramsés II3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Ramsés II
Sillage & projection
Ramsés II
Value for money
Fresh
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Ramsés II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
FreshMarbert
Ramsés IIAtelier Segall & Barutti
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%
4.31/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 29%Had 10%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

54%Love
23%Like
23%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage25
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityRamsés II

SillageRamsés II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value100
¤ Price value52
Category winnerFreshBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
woody90%
fresh spicy80%
fruity70%
sweet60%
white floral50%
woody100%
warm spicy88%
amber77%
whiskey65%
cinnamon53%
powdery42%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
TangerineOrange
Heart1.5-3 hrs
NutmegJasmineBlack Currant
Base3-5 hrs
CedarVetiverAmber
Top
WhiskeyBergamotTarragonRosemaryCypressTangerineCorianderSage
Heart
CinnamonSpicesWoodsy NotesSaffronLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegVioletBlue Lotus
Base
AmberSandalwoodPatchouliTobaccoCambodian OudVetiverCedarMusk
InformationalShared notesTangerine, Nutmeg, Cedar and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Fresh, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night18
Spring60
Summer40
Fall100
Winter90
Day27
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Casual 52%Work 33%Date 9%Party 6%
Men77
Unisex15
Women8
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#41,559

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRamsés IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Ramsés II by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of boozy whiskey, crisp cypress, and bitter bergamot. As the initial freshness recedes, a dense heart of dry cinnamon, saffron, and nutmeg takes over, anchored by earthy patchouli and rich woodsy notes. The base settles into dark Cambodian oud, smoky tobac…

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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, Fresh or Ramsés II?

Ramsés II takes 3 of 4 categories. Fresh is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Ramsés II is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Fresh for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ramsés II for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fresh or Ramsés II?

Ramsés II lasts longest (Ramsés II 65/100, Fresh 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fresh or Ramsés II?

Ramsés II projects furthest (Ramsés II 48/100, Fresh 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fresh and Ramsés II smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Nutmeg, Cedar and Vetiver.

Is Fresh or Ramsés II better for summer or winter?

Fresh suits daytime wear; Ramsés II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fresh and Ramsés II?

Fresh has top notes of Tangerine and Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Jasmine and Black Currant, a base of Cedar, Vetiver and Amber. Ramsés II has top notes of Whiskey, Bergamot, Tarragon and Rosemary, heart notes of Cinnamon, Spices, Woodsy Notes and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Tobacco.

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