Fragrance comparison

Marbert Homme vs Steel

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 137 ratings analysed

6 wins

Marbert Homme

Marbert

4.2278 votes

Rank #7,450 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Steel

Superdry

3.3859 votes

Rank #17,904 CitrusWoody

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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.
Steel
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Marbert Homme6/7

Steel1/7

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

SteelSuperdry

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 50%Had 13%Want 37%

3.38/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 38%Had 31%Want 31%

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

17%Love

45%Like

14%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerMarbert HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityMarbert Homme

SillageMarbert Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMarbert HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

earthy83%

green74%

citrus65%

warm spicy56%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

herbal61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, aromatic 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

BergamotLimeAldehydes

Heart

ArtemisiaLily-of-the-ValleyCardamomViolet Leaf

Base

oak mossVirginia CedarVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, 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

Spring100

Summer78

Fall67

Winter22

Day100

Night36

Category winnerSteelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex4

Women8

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

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,450

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#17,904

PerfumerNot listed

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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Steel by Superdry is a woody chypre fragrance built on a crisp, citrus-forward foundation. Launched in 2011, it brings together bergamot, lime, and sharp aldehydes for a bright initial snap. The scent settles into an aromatic heart of artemisia and violet leaf, grounded by a sturdy base of oak moss, vetiver, and cedar…

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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 Steel?

Marbert Homme takes 6 of 7 categories. Marbert Homme is rated 4.22/5 from 78 votes; Steel is rated 3.38/5 from 59 votes. Choose Marbert Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Steel for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marbert Homme or Steel?

Marbert Homme lasts longest (Marbert Homme 67/100, Steel 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marbert Homme or Steel?

Marbert Homme projects furthest (Marbert Homme 61/100, Steel 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marbert Homme and Steel smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar.

Is Marbert Homme or Steel better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Marbert Homme and Steel?

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. Steel has top notes of Bergamot, Lime and Aldehydes, heart notes of Artemisia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cardamom and Violet Leaf, a base of oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Vetiver and Patchouli.