Fragrance comparison

l'Herbe Rouge vs Marbert Man

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 170 ratings analysed

l'Herbe Rouge

Ayala Moriel

4.3511 votes

Rank #31,505 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Marbert Man

Marbert

4.41159 votes

Rank #2,973 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marbert Man takes 4 of 4 categories.

l'Herbe Rouge
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marbert Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

l'Herbe Rouge0/4

Marbert Man4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

l'Herbe RougeAyala Moriel

Marbert ManMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 11%Had 4%Want 86%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

53%Love

39%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

159 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMarbert Man

SillageMarbert Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

earthy70%

lavender60%

green50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

floral61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Juniper BerriesLavenderGeraniumVetyverCloveHayoak mossOrange

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaLavenderBergamotBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

White HoneyCarnationJuniper BerriesRoseGeraniumCinnamon

Base6-8+ hrs

Patchoulioak mossLeatherVirginia CedarSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Lavender, Geranium and oak moss. Durations are only published for Marbert Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring62

Summer33

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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#31,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#2,973

PerfumerRaymond Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerMarbert ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

l'Herbe Rouge reads as a dry, aromatic fougere built around juniper, lavender, herbs, hay, oakmoss and vetiver, with clove adding a soft spicy edge. The impression is balanced rather than loud. It suits someone who likes green, herbal perfumes with a natural feel and a mossy, earthy dry-down. Carnation is part of the …

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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, l'Herbe Rouge or Marbert Man?

Marbert Man takes 4 of 4 categories. l'Herbe Rouge is rated 4.35/5 from 11 votes; Marbert Man is rated 4.41/5 from 159 votes. Choose l'Herbe Rouge for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marbert Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, l'Herbe Rouge or Marbert Man?

They last about the same: Marbert Man 74/100, l'Herbe Rouge 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, l'Herbe Rouge or Marbert Man?

Marbert Man projects furthest (Marbert Man 68/100, l'Herbe Rouge 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do l'Herbe Rouge and Marbert Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Lavender, Geranium and oak moss.

Is l'Herbe Rouge or Marbert Man better for summer or winter?

l'Herbe Rouge suits daytime wear; Marbert Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in l'Herbe Rouge and Marbert Man?

l'Herbe Rouge features Juniper Berries, Lavender, Geranium, Vetyver and Clove. 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.