Fragrance comparison

Luciano Pavarotti vs Marbert Man No.2

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 213 ratings analysed

2 wins

Luciano Pavarotti

4.36209 votes

Rank #3,076 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Marbert Man No.2

Marbert

3.254 votes

Rank #58,074 GreenLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luciano Pavarotti takes 2 of 3 categories.

Luciano Pavarotti
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Marbert Man No.2
Choose it for a green and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Luciano Pavarotti2/3

Marbert Man No.21/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Luciano Pavarotti
Sillage & projection: Marbert Man No.2
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Luciano Pavarotti

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Luciano PavarottiLuciano Pavarotti

Marbert Man No.2Marbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 209 votes

Have 49%Had 11%Want 40%

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 18%Had 18%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

145 votes

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityLuciano Pavarotti

SillageMarbert Man No.2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

honey69%

sweet61%

green100%

leather91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

animalic65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon VerbenaAmalfi LemonPetitgrainIvyBergamotNeroli

Heart

PatchouliCloveIrisGeraniumRoseVirginia Cedar

Base

White HoneyOpoponaxoak mossBenzoinTonka BeanAmberLeatherLiatris

Top15-30 mins

Green Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherSandalwoodoak moss

InformationalShared notesClove, Geranium, oak moss and Leather. Durations are only published for Marbert Man No.2, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex13

Women3

Not enough votes yet

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,076

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#58,074

PerfumerChristian Plesch

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerLuciano PavarottiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Luciano Pavarotti is a classic woody chypre that leans into its aromatic roots. It features a bright opening of lemon verbena and bergamot that transitions into a heart of clove, patchouli, and rose. The base relies on oakmoss and leather, grounding the scent in a traditional, mature structure that shines best during …

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Marbert Man No.2 is an earthy leather fragrance that delivers a refreshing contrast of crisp green notes and rustic woods. The scent opens with a sharp flash of crushed leaves before revealing a warm, aromatic heart of spicy clove and peppery geranium. As it settles onto the skin, rich leather merges with creamy sanda…

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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, Luciano Pavarotti or Marbert Man No.2?

Luciano Pavarotti takes 2 of 3 categories. Luciano Pavarotti is rated 4.36/5 from 209 votes; Marbert Man No.2 is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Luciano Pavarotti for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Marbert Man No.2 for a green and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Luciano Pavarotti or Marbert Man No.2?

Luciano Pavarotti lasts longest (Luciano Pavarotti 78/100, Marbert Man No.2 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Luciano Pavarotti or Marbert Man No.2?

Projection is very close: Marbert Man No.2 69/100, Luciano Pavarotti 67/100 for sillage.

Do Luciano Pavarotti and Marbert Man No.2 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Clove, Geranium, oak moss and Leather.

Is Luciano Pavarotti or Marbert Man No.2 better for summer or winter?

Marbert Man No.2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Luciano Pavarotti and Marbert Man No.2?

Luciano Pavarotti has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Amalfi Lemon, Petitgrain and Ivy, heart notes of Patchouli, Clove, Iris and Geranium, a base of White Honey, Opoponax, oak moss and Benzoin. Marbert Man No.2 has top notes of Green Notes, heart notes of Clove and Geranium, a base of Leather, Sandalwood and oak moss.