Fragrance comparison

Marbert Homme vs Mandi Rhubi

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 111 ratings analysed

Marbert Homme

Marbert

4.2278 votes

Rank #7,450 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Mandi Rhubi

Isabelle Larignon

4.3033 votes

Rank #38,988 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandi Rhubi takes 4 of 7 categories.

Marbert Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mandi Rhubi
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Marbert Homme3/7

Mandi Rhubi4/7

Ratings & consensus: Mandi Rhubi
Community sentiment: Mandi Rhubi
Longevity: Mandi Rhubi
Sillage & projection: Mandi Rhubi
Value for money: Marbert Homme
Versatility: Marbert Homme
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

Mandi RhubiIsabelle Larignon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 50%Had 13%Want 37%

4.30/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 25%Had 3%Want 72%

Category winnerMandi RhubiRating 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

58%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerMandi RhubiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityMandi Rhubi

SillageMandi Rhubi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value62

Category winnerMarbert HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

earthy83%

green74%

citrus65%

warm spicy56%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

green77%

fresh spicy65%

fruity53%

woody42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus 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

Green MandarinLemonLime

Heart

RhubarbBlack PepperBlackcurrantGalbanumJuniperelemi

Base

Virginia CedarVetiverCypress

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Lime, 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

Spring87

Summer100

Fall20

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Category winnerMarbert HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex4

Women8

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

Men0

Unisex81

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,450

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#38,988

PerfumerIsabelle Larignon

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

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Mandi Rhubi by Isabelle Larignon strikes the skin with an instant shock of crushed green mandarin, tart rhubarb, and bitter galbanum. Created as an energetic citrus aromatic eau de cologne, the scent opens with crisp lime and cold lemon before revealing a crunchy blackcurrant leaf undercurrent snapped with black peppe…

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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, Marbert Homme or Mandi Rhubi?

Mandi Rhubi takes 4 of 7 categories. Marbert Homme is rated 4.22/5 from 78 votes; Mandi Rhubi is rated 4.30/5 from 33 votes. Choose Marbert Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mandi Rhubi for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marbert Homme or Mandi Rhubi?

They last about the same: Mandi Rhubi 68/100, Marbert Homme 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Marbert Homme or Mandi Rhubi?

Mandi Rhubi projects furthest (Mandi Rhubi 65/100, Marbert Homme 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marbert Homme and Mandi Rhubi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and green accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Lime, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar.

Is Marbert Homme or Mandi Rhubi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mandi Rhubi is the stronger pick. For winter, Marbert Homme is the stronger pick. Marbert Homme suits daytime wear; Mandi Rhubi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marbert Homme and Mandi Rhubi?

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. Mandi Rhubi has top notes of Green Mandarin, Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Rhubarb, Black Pepper, Blackcurrant and Galbanum, a base of Virginia Cedar, Vetiver and Cypress.