Fragrance comparison

Lyrik vs Marbert Man Pure Black Intense

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

3 wins

Lyrik

Navitus Parfums

3.8527 votes

Rank #21,820 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Marbert Man Pure Black Intense

Marbert

4.805 votes

Rank #39,207 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lyrik takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lyrik
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Marbert Man Pure Black Intense
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Lyrik3/4

Marbert Man Pure Black Intense1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LyrikNavitus Parfums

Marbert Man Pure Black IntenseMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 59%

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 50%Had 11%Want 39%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

15%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

22%Hate

27 votes

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate95

Category winners

LongevityLyrik

SillageLyrik

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMarbert Man Pure Black IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

sweet84%

almond77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

woody86%

sweet72%

aromatic58%

caramel44%

powdery30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sicilian LemonCardamomBergamot

Heart

AlmondJasmineMadagascar PepperCaraway

Base

ToffeeCeylon CinnamonOlibanumMusk

Top15-30 mins

Cardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Toffee

Base6-8 hrs

Cedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom and Toffee. Durations are only published for Marbert Man Pure Black Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer50

Fall100

Winter93

Day58

Night100

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day64

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex24

Women12

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 29%Casual 27%Party 24%Work 20%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,820

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#39,207

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLyrikHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Navitus Parfums Lyrik opens with an immediate citrus-spice snap driven by Sicilian lemon, bergamot, and crushed cardamom. That initial brightness fades within fifteen minutes on skin, clearing space for a rich core of almond, caraway, and Madagascar pepper. The base gradually turns thick and cozy as sweet toffee, Ceyl…

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Marbert Man Pure Black Intense takes a punchy, warm direction built for brisk weather. The first spray releases an immediate crackle of aromatic green cardamom. It smells brisk and lively. Within twenty minutes, melted toffee takes over the core, wrapping the initial spice in a buttery, roasted sweetness that stays ri…

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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, Lyrik or Marbert Man Pure Black Intense?

Lyrik takes 3 of 4 categories. Lyrik is rated 3.85/5 from 27 votes; Marbert Man Pure Black Intense is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Lyrik for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Marbert Man Pure Black Intense for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lyrik or Marbert Man Pure Black Intense?

Lyrik lasts longest (Lyrik 74/100, Marbert Man Pure Black Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lyrik or Marbert Man Pure Black Intense?

Lyrik projects furthest (Lyrik 58/100, Marbert Man Pure Black Intense 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lyrik and Marbert Man Pure Black Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom and Toffee.

Is Lyrik or Marbert Man Pure Black Intense better for summer or winter?

Lyrik suits evening wear; Marbert Man Pure Black Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lyrik and Marbert Man Pure Black Intense?

Lyrik has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Almond, Jasmine, Madagascar Pepper and Caraway, a base of Toffee, Ceylon Cinnamon, Olibanum and Musk. Marbert Man Pure Black Intense has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Toffee, a base of Cedar.