Fragrance comparison

Higher vs Marino Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,430 ratings analysed

2 wins

Higher

Dior · 2001

4.131,428 votes

Rank #2,203 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

83%scent match

Very similar

Marino Man

Kappa

3.502 votes

Rank #69,770 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Higher takes 2 of 3 categories.

Higher
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Marino Man
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Higher2/3

Marino Man1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HigherDior

Marino ManKappa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 1,428 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

1,428 votes

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityHigher

SillageMarino Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

woody77%

sweet69%

green61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

green61%

Scent match83%Very similar · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearBasilLemonPeach

Heart

CypressRosemaryPepperCardamom

Base

MuskCedar

Top

PearLimeBasil

Heart

RosemaryPepperCypress

Base

MuskVirginia CedarPear Wood

InformationalShared notesPear, Basil, Cypress and Rosemary. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,203

PerfumerOlivier Gillotin, Olivier Pescheux

Launched2001

Reviews128

Overall rank#69,770

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHigherHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Higher by Dior is a crisp, bright aromatic cologne built around an unusual frozen fruit profile. It kicks off with an invigorating burst of chilled green pear, juicy peach, and crushed garden basil, delivering an immediate splash of clean, botanical energy. As the initial sweetness softens, green cypress, aromatic ros…

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Marino Man by Kappa offers a crisp blast of iced lime and green basil that settles into a clean, aquatic wood base. It works best as an easy, casual splash-on after a workout or on hot summer days. While the herbal rosemary and cypress give it a sporty edge, the scent remains close to the skin.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Higher or Marino Man?

Higher takes 2 of 3 categories. Higher is rated 4.13/5 from 1,428 votes; Marino Man is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Higher for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Marino Man for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Higher or Marino Man?

Higher lasts longest (Higher 61/100, Marino Man 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Higher or Marino Man?

Marino Man projects furthest (Marino Man 75/100, Higher 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Higher and Marino Man smell similar?

Very similar: a 83% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pear, Basil, Cypress and Rosemary.

Is Higher or Marino Man better for summer or winter?

Marino Man suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Higher and Marino Man?

Higher has top notes of Pear, Basil, Lemon and Peach, heart notes of Cypress, Rosemary, Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Musk and Cedar. Marino Man has top notes of Pear, Lime and Basil, heart notes of Rosemary, Pepper and Cypress, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar and Pear Wood.