Fragrance comparison

Marbert Homme vs RV Pure

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 149 ratings analysed

6 wins

Marbert Homme

Marbert

4.2278 votes

Rank #7,450 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

RV Pure

Roberto Verino

4.0071 votes

Rank #13,531 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marbert Homme takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

Marbert Homme6/7

RV Pure1/7

Ratings & consensus: Marbert Homme
Community sentiment: Marbert Homme
Longevity: Marbert Homme
Sillage & projection: Marbert Homme
Value for money: RV Pure
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

RV PureRoberto Verino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 50%Had 13%Want 37%

4.00/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%

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

29%Love

56%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerMarbert HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMarbert Homme

SillageMarbert Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value89

Category winnerRV PureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

earthy83%

green74%

citrus65%

warm spicy56%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

woody69%

lavender61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

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

Red AppleLimeGalbanumBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

BasilLavenderClary SageSeaweedJasmineClove

Base

MuskPatchouliVirginia CedarAmberoak mossSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Lime 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

Spring86

Summer100

Fall31

Winter14

Day100

Night31

Category winnerMarbert HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex4

Women8

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

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,450

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#13,531

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews13

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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RV Pure is an aromatic fougere that leans heavily into crisp green notes and bright citrus. It opens with sharp red apple and lime, before settling into a herbal heart of basil, lavender, and clary sage. It is a straightforward, refreshing choice for warm summer days, perfect for casual outings or office wear where yo…

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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 RV Pure?

Marbert Homme takes 6 of 7 categories. Marbert Homme is rated 4.22/5 from 78 votes; RV Pure is rated 4.00/5 from 71 votes. Choose Marbert Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose RV Pure for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marbert Homme or RV Pure?

They last about the same: Marbert Homme 67/100, RV Pure 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Marbert Homme or RV Pure?

Marbert Homme projects furthest (Marbert Homme 61/100, RV Pure 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marbert Homme and RV Pure smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Lime and Sandalwood.

Is Marbert Homme or RV Pure better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Marbert Homme and RV 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. RV Pure has top notes of Red Apple, Lime, Galbanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Basil, Lavender, Clary Sage and Seaweed, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Amber.