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Iceberg Homme vs Marbert Man Pure

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

Updated 193 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marbert Man Pure takes 8 of 8 categories.

  • Iceberg Homme

    Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Marbert Man Pure

    Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Iceberg Homme0/8
Marbert Man Pure8/8
Ratings & consensus
Marbert Man Pure
Community sentiment
Marbert Man Pure
Longevity
Marbert Man Pure
Sillage & projection
Marbert Man Pure
Value for money
Marbert Man Pure
Versatility
Marbert Man Pure
Note pyramid (duration)
Marbert Man Pure
Fragranxe ranking
Marbert Man Pure

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Iceberg HommeIceberg
Marbert Man PureMarbert
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.74/ 5 · 152 votes
Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%
4.22/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 46%Had 16%Want 38%
Category winnerMarbert Man PureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
23%Love
47%Like
13%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate

152 votes

49%Love
34%Like
7%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerMarbert Man PureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity54
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityMarbert Man Pure

SillageMarbert Man Pure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value72
¤ Price value73
Category winnerMarbert Man PureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
floral92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
green61%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
green77%
white floral69%
citrus61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Amalfi LemonLavenderBergamotNeroliGreen NotesMandarin OrangeRed Berries
Heart2-3 hrs
CarnationIrisJasmineNutmegFreesiaRoseCyclamenHyacinth
Base4-6 hrs
oak mossLeatherVirginia CedarSandalwoodPatchouliMuskAmber
Top20-30 mins
Green NotesNeroliLavenderVioletBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart2-4 hrs
GeraniumJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCorianderWatercressMarjoram
Base6-8+ hrs
Virginia CedarSandalwoodoak mossAmber
Category winnerMarbert Man PureLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer67
Fall78
Winter33
Day100
Night37
Spring94
Summer65
Fall100
Winter65
Day100
Night58
Category winnerMarbert Man PureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men95
Unisex5
Women0
Casual 42%Work 36%Date 13%Party 9%
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#11,850

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#10,578

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerMarbert Man PureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iceberg Homme by Iceberg brings a classic slice of 1991 Italian perfumery straight to your skin. The opening strikes fast. A crisp shockwave of Amalfi lemon, zesty bergamot, and bitter neroli cuts through a sharp alcohol haze in seconds. Soon, soapy lavender and cool green leaves take charge. The scent feels bright, c…

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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, Iceberg Homme or Marbert Man Pure?

Marbert Man Pure takes 8 of 8 categories. Iceberg Homme is rated 3.74/5 from 152 votes; Marbert Man Pure is rated 4.22/5 from 41 votes. Choose Iceberg Homme for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marbert Man Pure for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iceberg Homme or Marbert Man Pure?

Marbert Man Pure lasts longest (Marbert Man Pure 75/100, Iceberg Homme 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iceberg Homme or Marbert Man Pure?

Marbert Man Pure projects furthest (Marbert Man Pure 68/100, Iceberg Homme 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iceberg Homme and Marbert Man Pure smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Lavender, Bergamot and Neroli.

Is Iceberg Homme or Marbert Man Pure better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Iceberg Homme and Marbert Man Pure?

Iceberg Homme has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Lavender, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Carnation, Iris, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of oak moss, Leather, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. 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.

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