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Marbert Homme vs Jil Sander Woman I (Woman Pure)

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

Updated 140 ratings analysed
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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

  • Marbert Homme

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Jil Sander Woman I (Woman Pure)

    Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Marbert Homme3/7
Jil Sander Woman I (Woman Pure)3/7
Ratings & consensus
Marbert Homme
Community sentiment
Jil Sander Woman I (Woman Pure)
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Jil Sander Woman I (Woman Pure)
Value for money
Marbert Homme
Versatility
Jil Sander Woman I (Woman Pure)
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
Jil Sander Woman I (Woman Pure)Jil Sander
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.22/ 5 · 78 votes
Have 50%Had 13%Want 37%
4.21/ 5 · 62 votes
Have 30%Had 19%Want 50%
Category winnerMarbert HommeRating 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

42%Love
47%Like
2%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerJil Sander Woman I (Woman Pure)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageJil Sander Woman I (Woman Pure)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value76
¤ Price value50
Category winnerMarbert HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic91%
earthy83%
green74%
citrus65%
warm spicy56%
green100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
white floral77%
earthy69%
mossy61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, aromatic 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
GalbanumGreen NotesAldehydesCorianderBergamot
Heart
RoseYlang-YlangCarnationTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGardenia
Base
oak mossLeatherVetiverStyraxBenzoinVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar. 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
Spring71
Summer43
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night71
Category winnerJil Sander Woman I (Woman Pure)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men88
Unisex4
Women8
Work 41%Casual 34%Date 15%Party 10%
Men0
Unisex86
Women14
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,450

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#15,472

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

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 →

Jil Sander Woman I opens with a crisp, bracing snap of crushed galbanum stems, tangy bergamot, and fizzy aldehydes reminiscent of a fine bar of French bath soap. As that bright green start settles into the skin, a rich floral heart unfolds with velvety rose, creamy gardenia, and spicy carnation. The fragrance rests on…

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 Jil Sander Woman I (Woman Pure)?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Marbert Homme is rated 4.22/5 from 78 votes; Jil Sander Woman I (Woman Pure) is rated 4.21/5 from 62 votes. Choose Marbert Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jil Sander Woman I (Woman Pure) for a green and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marbert Homme or Jil Sander Woman I (Woman Pure)?

They last about the same: Marbert Homme 67/100, Jil Sander Woman I (Woman Pure) 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Marbert Homme or Jil Sander Woman I (Woman Pure)?

Jil Sander Woman I (Woman Pure) projects furthest (Jil Sander Woman I (Woman Pure) 72/100, Marbert Homme 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marbert Homme and Jil Sander Woman I (Woman Pure) smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar.

Is Marbert Homme or Jil Sander Woman I (Woman Pure) 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; Jil Sander Woman I (Woman Pure) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marbert Homme and Jil Sander Woman I (Woman Pure)?

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. Jil Sander Woman I (Woman Pure) has top notes of Galbanum, Green Notes, Aldehydes and Coriander, heart notes of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Carnation and Tuberose, a base of oak moss, Leather, Vetiver and Styrax.

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