Fragrance comparison

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac vs Marbert Man Personality

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

4 wins

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac

Castelbajac

4.1435 votes

Rank #29,486 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

Marbert Man Personality

Marbert

4.3727 votes

Rank #19,840 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac takes 4 of 8 categories.

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Marbert Man Personality
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac4/8

Marbert Man Personality3/8

Ratings & consensus: Marbert Man Personality
Community sentiment: Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Longevity: Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Sillage & projection: Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Value for money: Marbert Man Personality
Versatility: Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Marbert Man Personality

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jean-Charles de CastelbajacCastelbajac

Marbert Man PersonalityMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 30%Had 19%Want 50%

4.37/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 52%Had 17%Want 31%

Category winnerMarbert Man PersonalityRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

54%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

70%Love

15%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

7%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerJean-Charles de CastelbajacMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityJean-Charles de Castelbajac

SillageJean-Charles de Castelbajac

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value92

Category winnerMarbert Man PersonalityBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

mossy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

floral61%

Scent match75%Very similar · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Juniper BerriesArtemisiaBasilAldehydesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationGeraniumSandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossLeatherMuskTonka BeanOlibanum

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaBergamotLavenderBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

Juniper BerriesCarnationGeraniumCinnamonRoseWhite Honey

Base6-8+ hrs

Virginia CedarSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossLeatherAmberMusk

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer57

Fall100

Winter71

Day92

Night100

Spring69

Summer8

Fall100

Winter69

Day64

Night100

Category winnerJean-Charles de CastelbajacMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 35%Casual 29%Date 24%Party 12%

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Casual 36%Date 26%Party 21%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,486

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerMarbert Man PersonalityHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac is an authentic 1982 vintage aromatic fougere that captures the bold, pine-tinted character of classic European barbershop perfumery. The fragrance opens with a bracing snap of bitter artemisia, crisp juniper berries, and soapy aldehydes, delivering an immediate rush of clean mountain air. …

Reviews →

Marbert Man Personality hits the nose with an uncompromising herbal bite. Artemisia and pungent basil lead the charge alongside sharp bergamot. It feels bracingly old school. Within ten minutes, the brisk solvent edge fades into a richer aromatic heart. Spicy carnation, dry cinnamon, and sticky white honey emerge over…

Reviews →

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, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac or Marbert Man Personality?

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac takes 4 of 8 categories. Jean-Charles de Castelbajac is rated 4.14/5 from 35 votes; Marbert Man Personality is rated 4.37/5 from 27 votes. Choose Jean-Charles de Castelbajac for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Marbert Man Personality for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac or Marbert Man Personality?

They last about the same: Jean-Charles de Castelbajac 72/100, Marbert Man Personality 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac or Marbert Man Personality?

Projection is very close: Jean-Charles de Castelbajac 71/100, Marbert Man Personality 70/100 for sillage.

Do Jean-Charles de Castelbajac and Marbert Man Personality smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Artemisia, Basil and Bergamot.

Is Jean-Charles de Castelbajac or Marbert Man Personality better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac is the stronger pick. For winter, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac is the stronger pick. Jean-Charles de Castelbajac suits evening wear; Marbert Man Personality suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jean-Charles de Castelbajac and Marbert Man Personality?

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac has top notes of Juniper Berries, Artemisia, Basil and Aldehydes, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar, a base of oak moss, Leather, Musk and Tonka Bean. Marbert Man Personality has top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot, Lavender and Basil, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Carnation, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Oakmoss.