Fragrance comparison

Kiss of Love vs Marc Jacobs Men

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 859 ratings analysed

Kiss of Love

Bi-es

2.6118 votes

Rank #63,974 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Marc Jacobs Men

Marc Jacobs

4.07841 votes

Rank #2,691 WoodyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Kiss of Love
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marc Jacobs Men
Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kiss of Love2/4

Marc Jacobs Men2/4

Ratings & consensus: Marc Jacobs Men
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kiss of Love
Sillage & projection: Kiss of Love
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Marc Jacobs Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kiss of LoveBi-es

Marc Jacobs MenMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.61/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 9%Had 51%Want 40%

4.07/ 5 · 841 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerMarc Jacobs MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

6%Love

22%Like

6%Ok

61%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

38%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

841 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate40

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityKiss of Love

SillageKiss of Love

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value55

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

vanilla84%

rose77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

fresh92%

green84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotOrangeCardamom

Heart

CyclamenRose

Base

VanillaSandalwoodCedar

Top15-30 mins

CypressCardamomGingerBergamotCumin

Heart2-4 hrs

Fig LeafWater NotesCyclamenRose

Base5-7 hrs

CedarTonka BeanOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Cyclamen and Rose. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer56

Fall56

Winter33

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men65

Unisex33

Women3

Casual 36%Work 33%Date 21%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,974

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#2,691

PerfumerRalf Schwieger

Launched—

Reviews108

Category winnerMarc Jacobs MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kiss of Love by Bi-es is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. It opens with bright Bergamot and Orange, leading into a heart of Cyclamen and Rose. The dry-down leans on a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, and Cedar. It offers an easygoing, modern profile that fits well for casual spring days when you want a noticeable, cle…

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Marc Jacobs Men strikes a rare balance between garden greens and milky woods. The first spray releases a brisk snap of Italian bergamot, herbal cypress, and fresh grated ginger. That brief citrus lift quickly folds into the scent of crushed fig leaves floating on cool water notes. It feels like stepping under Mediterr…

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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, Kiss of Love or Marc Jacobs Men?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Kiss of Love is rated 2.61/5 from 18 votes; Marc Jacobs Men is rated 4.07/5 from 841 votes. Choose Kiss of Love for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marc Jacobs Men for a woody and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kiss of Love or Marc Jacobs Men?

They last about the same: Kiss of Love 63/100, Marc Jacobs Men 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Kiss of Love or Marc Jacobs Men?

Kiss of Love projects furthest (Kiss of Love 83/100, Marc Jacobs Men 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kiss of Love and Marc Jacobs Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Cyclamen and Rose.

Is Kiss of Love or Marc Jacobs Men better for summer or winter?

Kiss of Love suits daytime wear; Marc Jacobs Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kiss of Love and Marc Jacobs Men?

Kiss of Love has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Cyclamen and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar. Marc Jacobs Men has top notes of Cypress, Cardamom, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Water Notes, Cyclamen and Rose, a base of Cedar, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Patchouli.