Fragrance comparison

Kipling vs Marbert Man Personality

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 77 ratings analysed

5 wins

Kipling

Weil

4.3650 votes

Rank #12,642 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

Marbert Man Personality

Marbert

4.3727 votes

Rank #21,964 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kipling takes 5 of 7 categories.

Kipling
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Marbert Man Personality
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Kipling5/7

Marbert Man Personality2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KiplingWeil

Marbert Man PersonalityMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 34%Had 13%Want 53%

4.37/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 52%Had 17%Want 31%

Category winnerKiplingRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

70%Love

15%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

7%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerKiplingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityKipling

SillageMarbert Man Personality

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value92

Category winnerMarbert Man PersonalityBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

mossy69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

floral61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ArtemisiaLavenderJuniperBergamotLemon

Heart

PineBasilGeraniumCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossLeatherMuskPatchouliCedar

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaBergamotLavenderBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

Juniper BerriesCarnationGeraniumCinnamonRoseWhite Honey

Base6-8+ hrs

Virginia CedarSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossLeatherAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Lavender, Bergamot and Basil. Durations are only published for Marbert Man Personality, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer67

Fall89

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Spring69

Summer8

Fall100

Winter69

Day64

Night100

Category winnerKiplingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,642

PerfumerJean-Pierre Mary

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#21,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerKiplingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Weil Kipling opens with a cold, sharp splash of bitter artemisia and pine needles, capturing the dry air of an autumn forest. As the initial clean burst of lavender and lemon cools down on your skin, a rustic heart of carnation and basil takes over, adding a dusty, herbal warmth. It feels classic and grounded, far rem…

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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…

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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, Kipling or Marbert Man Personality?

Kipling takes 5 of 7 categories. Kipling is rated 4.36/5 from 50 votes; Marbert Man Personality is rated 4.37/5 from 27 votes. Choose Kipling for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Marbert Man Personality for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kipling or Marbert Man Personality?

Kipling lasts longest (Kipling 73/100, Marbert Man Personality 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kipling or Marbert Man Personality?

Marbert Man Personality projects furthest (Marbert Man Personality 70/100, Kipling 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kipling and Marbert Man Personality smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Lavender, Bergamot and Basil.

Is Kipling or Marbert Man Personality better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kipling is the stronger pick. For winter, Kipling is the stronger pick. Kipling suits daytime wear; Marbert Man Personality suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kipling and Marbert Man Personality?

Kipling has top notes of Artemisia, Lavender, Juniper and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine, Basil, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Musk and Patchouli. 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.