Fragrance comparison

Kouros vs Marbert Man Classic

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 8,656 ratings analysed

Kouros

Yves Saint Laurent

3.618,584 votes

Rank #1,426 MuskyAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Marbert Man Classic

Marbert

4.3672 votes

Rank #7,131 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marbert Man Classic takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Kouros3/7

Marbert Man Classic4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KourosYves Saint Laurent

Marbert Man ClassicMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 8,584 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.36/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 48%Had 14%Want 38%

Category winnerMarbert Man ClassicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

23%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

9%Hate

8,584 votes

51%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerMarbert Man ClassicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityKouros

SillageKouros

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value76

Category winnerMarbert Man ClassicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

animalic92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

leather61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

patchouli69%

honey61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesCorianderClary SageArtemisiaBergamot

Heart

PatchouliCarnationVetiverJasmineGeraniumOrris RootCinnamonLavender

Base

CivetMuskHoneyLeatherOakmossAmberTonka BeanVanilla

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyJuniperCinnamon

Base5-8 hrs

PatchouliCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Patchouli, Cinnamon and Lavender. Durations are only published for Marbert Man Classic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer36

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer64

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night53

Category winnerMarbert Man ClassicMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 39%Work 36%Date 17%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,426

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#7,131

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerKourosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yves Saint Laurent Kouros is a legendary aromatic fougere that balances squeaky clean freshness with a warm, gritty punch. Built around a striking contrast between fizzy aldehydes, sweet golden honey, and a notorious civet musk base, it smells like stepping out of a steaming hot shower after scrubbing with classic her…

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Marbert Man Classic is an unapologetic nod to vintage European barbershop perfumery. The spray releases an immediate flash of sharp cosmetic alcohol and bitter herbal artemisia before settling into cool French lavender. It smells clean, dry, and distinctly green. As the initial bite softens, a warm core of golden hone…

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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, Kouros or Marbert Man Classic?

Marbert Man Classic takes 4 of 7 categories. Kouros is rated 3.61/5 from 8,584 votes; Marbert Man Classic is rated 4.36/5 from 72 votes. Choose Kouros for a musky and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Marbert Man Classic for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kouros or Marbert Man Classic?

Kouros lasts longest (Kouros 85/100, Marbert Man Classic 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kouros or Marbert Man Classic?

Kouros projects furthest (Kouros 79/100, Marbert Man Classic 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kouros and Marbert Man Classic smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Patchouli, Cinnamon and Lavender.

Is Kouros or Marbert Man Classic better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Kouros and Marbert Man Classic?

Kouros has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Clary Sage and Artemisia, heart notes of Patchouli, Carnation, Vetiver and Jasmine, a base of Civet, Musk, Honey and Leather. Marbert Man Classic has top notes of Artemisia and Lavender, heart notes of Honey, Juniper and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli, Cedar and Amber.