Fragrance comparison

Le Vetiver vs Marbert Man Too

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 161 ratings analysed

3 wins

Le Vetiver

Carven

4.20148 votes

Rank #5,704 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Marbert Man Too

Marbert

4.3113 votes

Rank #33,262 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Vetiver takes 3 of 5 categories.

Le Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marbert Man Too
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Le Vetiver3/5

Marbert Man Too2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le VetiverCarven

Marbert Man TooMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 148 votes

Have 42%Had 19%Want 40%

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 50%Had 6%Want 44%

Category winnerLe VetiverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

148 votes

46%Love

46%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityMarbert Man Too

SillageMarbert Man Too

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLe VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

earthy70%

green60%

musky50%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WormwoodMintMandarin OrangeGeraniumLavender

Heart

VetiverGinSpicesPatchouli

Base

French labdanumMusk

Top15-30 mins

CarnationMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

French labdanumGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Geranium, Vetiver and French labdanum. Durations are only published for Marbert Man Too, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall69

Winter40

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer67

Fall83

Winter67

Day100

Night82

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex0

Women8

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 18%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,704

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#33,262

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLe VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carven Le Vetiver opens with a bitter splash of wormwood, chilled mint, and sweet mandarin orange. The green top quickly shifts into a dry heart of Haitian vetiver, clear gin, and subtle spices. As the wearing progresses, patchouli and French labdanum build a soapy, earthy base that stays close to the skin. It wears c…

Reviews →

Marbert Man Too is an underrated late-nineties German release that blends bright citrus energy with warm, retro spices. The first spray releases a brisk flash of mandarin orange alongside peppery, clove-tinted carnation petals. It feels instantly crisp and clean. As the alcohol evaporates, green geranium and resinous …

Reviews →

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, Le Vetiver or Marbert Man Too?

Le Vetiver takes 3 of 5 categories. Le Vetiver is rated 4.20/5 from 148 votes; Marbert Man Too is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Le Vetiver for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marbert Man Too for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Vetiver or Marbert Man Too?

Marbert Man Too lasts longest (Marbert Man Too 77/100, Le Vetiver 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Vetiver or Marbert Man Too?

Marbert Man Too projects furthest (Marbert Man Too 71/100, Le Vetiver 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Vetiver and Marbert Man Too smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Geranium, Vetiver and French labdanum.

Is Le Vetiver or Marbert Man Too better for summer or winter?

Le Vetiver suits daytime wear; Marbert Man Too suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Vetiver and Marbert Man Too?

Le Vetiver has top notes of Wormwood, Mint, Mandarin Orange and Geranium, heart notes of Vetiver, Gin, Spices and Patchouli, a base of French labdanum and Musk. Marbert Man Too has top notes of Carnation and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of French labdanum and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk.