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Lonestar vs Marbert Man Too

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

Updated 21 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Lonestar

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • Marbert Man Too

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lonestar2/4
Marbert Man Too2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Marbert Man Too
Sillage & projection
Marbert Man Too
Value for money
Lonestar
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Lonestar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
LonestarJuvena
Marbert Man TooMarbert
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.62/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%
4.31/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 50%Had 6%Want 44%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
88%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

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
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate91
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityMarbert Man Too

SillageMarbert Man Too

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value50
Category winnerLonestarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
musky77%
aromatic69%
earthy61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
floral84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
powdery61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Green NotesBasilCypressBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
VetiverCarnationJasminePatchouliVirginia CedarGeranium
Base
Muskoak mossOlibanumBenzoinCastoreumFrench labdanumAmberLeather
Top15-30 mins
CarnationMandarin Orange
Heart2-3 hrs
French labdanumGeranium
Base5-7 hrs
SandalwoodVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesVetiver, Carnation, Geranium and Musk. 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
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Spring100
Summer67
Fall83
Winter67
Day100
Night82
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
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#31,063

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#33,262

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLonestarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lonestar by Juvena is an oriental fougere that balances herbal top notes with a warm, resinous undercurrent. Cypress and basil introduce a dry greenness, while castoreum and leather ground the blend in a masculine, retro style. It suits collectors seeking a clean yet animalic contrast.

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, Lonestar or Marbert Man Too?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Lonestar is rated 4.62/5 from 8 votes; Marbert Man Too is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Lonestar for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening 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, Lonestar or Marbert Man Too?

They last about the same: Marbert Man Too 77/100, Lonestar 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Lonestar or Marbert Man Too?

Marbert Man Too projects furthest (Marbert Man Too 71/100, Lonestar 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lonestar and Marbert Man Too smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Carnation, Geranium and Musk.

Is Lonestar or Marbert Man Too better for summer or winter?

Lonestar suits evening wear; Marbert Man Too suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lonestar and Marbert Man Too?

Lonestar has top notes of Green Notes, Basil, Cypress and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Carnation, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Musk, oak moss, Olibanum and Benzoin. 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.

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