Fragrance comparison

Knize Ten vs Marbert Man

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 2,161 ratings analysed

Knize Ten

Knize

4.072,002 votes

Rank #182 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Marbert Man

Marbert

4.41159 votes

Rank #3,062 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marbert Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

Knize Ten
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Marbert Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Knize Ten3/7

Marbert Man4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Knize TenKnize

Marbert ManMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 2,002 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.41/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerMarbert ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

31%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

1,204 votes

53%Love

39%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

159 votes

Category winnerMarbert ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityKnize Ten

SillageKnize Ten

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMarbert ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

woody92%

animalic84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

smoky61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

floral61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GeraniumRosemaryBergamotOrangePetitgrainAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CarnationPatchouliSandalwoodOrrisTincture of RoseVirginia CedarCinnamonOrange Blossom

Base

LeatherCastoreumoak mossAmberMuskVanilla

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaLavenderBergamotBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

White HoneyCarnationJuniper BerriesRoseGeraniumCinnamon

Base6-8+ hrs

Patchoulioak mossLeatherVirginia CedarSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Bergamot, Carnation and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Marbert Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring62

Summer33

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night71

Category winnerMarbert ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex20

Women3

Men93

Unisex5

Women2

Work 37%Casual 33%Date 20%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#182

PerfumerFrancois Coty, Vincent Roubert

Launched—

Reviews257

Overall rank#3,062

PerfumerRaymond Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerKnize TenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Knize Ten is a historical leather fragrance from the 1920s that defines the rugged, masculine aesthetic. It opens with a sharp, industrial burst of petitgrain and lemon before settling into a deep, animalic base of castoreum and dry leather. This is a scent for the dedicated enthusiast who appreciates uncompromising, …

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Marbert Man delivers a rugged, aromatic slap of old-school barber shop greenery from the second it hits warm skin. It is unapologetically bold. The opening brings bitter artemisia, brisk bergamot, and sharp culinary basil before settling into a warm, soapy heart of carnation and sweet white honey. A dry, mossy base of…

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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, Knize Ten or Marbert Man?

Marbert Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Knize Ten is rated 4.07/5 from 2,002 votes; Marbert Man is rated 4.41/5 from 159 votes. Choose Knize Ten for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Marbert Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Knize Ten or Marbert Man?

Knize Ten lasts longest (Knize Ten 82/100, Marbert Man 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Knize Ten or Marbert Man?

Knize Ten projects furthest (Knize Ten 72/100, Marbert Man 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Knize Ten and Marbert Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Bergamot, Carnation and Patchouli.

Is Knize Ten or Marbert Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marbert Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Knize Ten is the stronger pick. Marbert Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Knize Ten and Marbert Man?

Knize Ten has top notes of Geranium, Rosemary, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Orris, a base of Leather, Castoreum, oak moss and Amber. Marbert Man has top notes of Artemisia, Lavender, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of White Honey, Carnation, Juniper Berries and Rose, a base of Patchouli, oak moss, Leather and Virginia Cedar.