Fragrance comparison

Man vs Marine

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Man

Judith Williams

2.855 votes

Rank #24,366 WoodyAromatic

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24%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Marine

Primera Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #57,748 VioletPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marine takes 2 of 3 categories.

Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Marine
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Man1/3

Marine2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ManJudith Williams

MarinePrimera Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.85/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMarine

SillageMarine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

violet100%

powdery92%

aromatic84%

marine77%

lavender69%

iris61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPineappleMelonPearMint

Heart

FreesiaRosemaryCorianderLavenderVioletLilyJasmine

Base

PatchouliOakmossSandalwoodVetiverTeak WoodCedarMuskAmber

Top1 to 2 hours

LavenderGreen NotesSageMintBasil

Heart3 to 5 hours

VioletIrisSea NotesFreesiaRaspberryMimosa

Base6 or more hours

PatchouliOakmossVetiverCoumarinCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesMint, Freesia, Lavender and Violet. Durations are only published for Marine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,366

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#57,748

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Man by Judith Williams opens with a crisp burst of pineapple and bergamot, settling into a clean, aromatic heart of rosemary and lavender. This versatile blend leans into a woody base of cedar and teak wood, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear or office environments where you want to maintain a polished,…

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Marine by Primera Perfumes presents an aromatic aquatic profile that joins sharp garden herbs with cool ocean air and a soft floral core. The scent opens with a brisk combination of fresh mint, garden basil, sage, and clean lavender, backed by leafy green notes. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Man or Marine?

Marine takes 2 of 3 categories. Man is rated 2.85/5 from 5 votes; Marine is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose Marine for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Man or Marine?

Marine lasts longest (Marine 100/100, Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Man or Marine?

Marine projects furthest (Marine 100/100, Man 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Man and Marine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Freesia, Lavender and Violet.

Is Man or Marine better for summer or winter?

Marine suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Man and Marine?

Man has top notes of Bergamot, Pineapple, Melon and Pear, heart notes of Freesia, Rosemary, Coriander and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Marine has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Sage and Mint, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Sea Notes and Freesia, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Coumarin.