Fragrance comparison

Jacob vs Marbert Man Pure Black Intense

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Jacob

Al Ambra

4.2010 votes

Rank #34,540 Warm SpicyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Marbert Man Pure Black Intense

Marbert

4.805 votes

Rank #39,207 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Jacob
Choose it for a warm spicy and tobacco character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Marbert Man Pure Black Intense
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Jacob2/4

Marbert Man Pure Black Intense2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jacob
Sillage & projection: Marbert Man Pure Black Intense
Value for money: Marbert Man Pure Black Intense
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jacob

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JacobAl Ambra

Marbert Man Pure Black IntenseMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 44%Had 7%Want 48%

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 50%Had 11%Want 39%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate95

Category winners

LongevityJacob

SillageMarbert Man Pure Black Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMarbert Man Pure Black IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

tobacco86%

cinnamon72%

woody58%

metallic44%

sweet30%

warm spicy100%

woody86%

sweet72%

aromatic58%

caramel44%

powdery30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomCinnamon

Heart

SaffronBlack Pepper

Base

TobaccoPatchouliCedar

Top15-30 mins

Cardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Toffee

Base6-8 hrs

Cedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom and Cedar. Durations are only published for Marbert Man Pure Black Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night100

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day64

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex30

Women10

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 29%Casual 27%Party 24%Work 20%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,540

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#39,207

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJacobHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jacob by Al Ambra is a warm, spicy unisex scent that leans into saffron and tobacco. It opens with cardamom and cinnamon, then turns peppery and saffron-forward before settling into earthy patchouli with dry cedar. From the limited wear feedback available, the saffron can be the main character for hours, with an earth…

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Marbert Man Pure Black Intense takes a punchy, warm direction built for brisk weather. The first spray releases an immediate crackle of aromatic green cardamom. It smells brisk and lively. Within twenty minutes, melted toffee takes over the core, wrapping the initial spice in a buttery, roasted sweetness that stays ri…

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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, Jacob or Marbert Man Pure Black Intense?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Jacob is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes; Marbert Man Pure Black Intense is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Jacob for a warm spicy and tobacco character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Marbert Man Pure Black Intense for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jacob or Marbert Man Pure Black Intense?

Jacob lasts longest (Jacob 65/100, Marbert Man Pure Black Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jacob or Marbert Man Pure Black Intense?

Marbert Man Pure Black Intense projects furthest (Marbert Man Pure Black Intense 50/100, Jacob 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jacob and Marbert Man Pure Black Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Cardamom and Cedar.

Is Jacob or Marbert Man Pure Black Intense better for summer or winter?

Jacob suits day or night wear; Marbert Man Pure Black Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jacob and Marbert Man Pure Black Intense?

Jacob has top notes of Cardamom and Cinnamon, heart notes of Saffron and Black Pepper, a base of Tobacco, Patchouli and Cedar. Marbert Man Pure Black Intense has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Toffee, a base of Cedar.