Fragrance comparison

Marbert Homme vs Di Borghese

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 131 ratings analysed

Marbert Homme

Marbert

4.2278 votes

Rank #7,450 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Di Borghese

Borghese

4.5553 votes

Rank #23,435 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Di Borghese takes 5 of 7 categories.

Marbert Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Di Borghese
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Marbert Homme2/7

Di Borghese5/7

Ratings & consensus: Di Borghese
Community sentiment: Di Borghese
Longevity: Di Borghese
Sillage & projection: Di Borghese
Value for money: Marbert Homme
Versatility: Di Borghese
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Marbert Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marbert HommeMarbert

Di BorgheseBorghese

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 50%Had 13%Want 37%

4.55/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 23%Had 24%Want 53%

Category winnerDi BorgheseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

78 votes

68%Love

23%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerDi BorgheseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityDi Borghese

SillageDi Borghese

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value41

Category winnerMarbert HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

earthy83%

green74%

citrus65%

warm spicy56%

green100%

woody92%

white floral84%

mossy77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SpicesGalbanumBergamotLime

Heart2-4 hrs

SandalwoodVetiverVirginia CedarPatchouli

Base6-8 hrs

oak mossAmber

Top

GalbanumPeachGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

NarcissusHyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineClove

Base

oak mossSandalwoodMuskVirginia CedarAmberSpices

InformationalShared notesSpices, Galbanum, Bergamot and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Marbert Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer49

Fall0

Winter96

Day100

Night39

Spring50

Summer44

Fall100

Winter81

Day100

Night93

Category winnerDi BorgheseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex4

Women8

Work 41%Casual 34%Date 15%Party 10%

Men8

Unisex0

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,450

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#23,435

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMarbert HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marbert Homme delivers an unapologetic blast of vintage German perfumery from 1988. It hits hard. Sharp lime, bitter galbanum, and dry bergamot crack open with intense botanical bitterness during the first five minutes. Give the alcohol thirty seconds to evaporate. Soon, a rugged spine of Virginia cedar, earthy patcho…

Reviews →

Di Borghese is a classic green floral chypre with a sharp, leafy opening, a dense bouquet of white and yellow florals, and a mossy, woody base. The peach softens the start, but this usually reads crisp, dry, and distinctly vintage. It suits shoppers who enjoy structured florals, oakmoss depth, and a more assertive st…

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, Marbert Homme or Di Borghese?

Di Borghese takes 5 of 7 categories. Marbert Homme is rated 4.22/5 from 78 votes; Di Borghese is rated 4.55/5 from 53 votes. Choose Marbert Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Di Borghese for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Marbert Homme or Di Borghese?

Di Borghese lasts longest (Di Borghese 83/100, Marbert Homme 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marbert Homme or Di Borghese?

Di Borghese projects furthest (Di Borghese 68/100, Marbert Homme 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marbert Homme and Di Borghese smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and green accords. Common notes include Spices, Galbanum, Bergamot and Sandalwood.

Is Marbert Homme or Di Borghese better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marbert Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Marbert Homme is the stronger pick. Marbert Homme suits daytime wear; Di Borghese suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marbert Homme and Di Borghese?

Marbert Homme has top notes of Spices, Galbanum, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli, a base of oak moss and Amber. Di Borghese has top notes of Galbanum, Peach, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus, Hyacinth, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Sandalwood, Musk and Virginia Cedar.