Fragrance comparison

Marbert Man vs Renato Balestra Pour Homme

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 201 ratings analysed

6 wins

Marbert Man

Marbert

4.41159 votes

Rank #3,062 AromaticWoody

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68%scent match

Closely related

Renato Balestra Pour Homme

Renato Balestra

3.9842 votes

Rank #24,466 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marbert Man takes 6 of 7 categories.

Marbert Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Renato Balestra Pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Marbert Man6/7

Renato Balestra Pour Homme1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marbert ManMarbert

Renato Balestra Pour HommeRenato Balestra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 46%Had 18%Want 36%

Category winnerMarbert ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

39%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

159 votes

24%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerMarbert ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMarbert Man

SillageMarbert Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value66

Category winnerMarbert ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

herbal83%

citrus74%

woody65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match68%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaLavenderBergamotBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

White HoneyCarnationJuniper BerriesRoseGeraniumCinnamon

Base6-8+ hrs

Patchoulioak mossLeatherVirginia CedarSandalwoodMuskAmber

Top

Mandarin OrangeSageArtemisiaBergamotBasilCloveThymeJuniper Berries

Heart

LavenderGeraniumVirginia CedarCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyCardamomCorianderPine

Base

oak mossMuskVetiverLeatherAmberGuaiac WoodAmyrisebony tree

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Lavender, Bergamot and Basil. Durations are only published for Marbert Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer33

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night71

Spring88

Summer36

Fall100

Winter68

Day100

Night89

Category winnerRenato Balestra Pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex5

Women2

Work 37%Casual 33%Date 20%Party 10%

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,062

PerfumerRaymond Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#24,466

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMarbert ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marbert Man delivers a rugged, aromatic slap of old-school barber shop greenery from the second it hits warm skin. It is unapologetically bold. The opening brings bitter artemisia, brisk bergamot, and sharp culinary basil before settling into a warm, soapy heart of carnation and sweet white honey. A dry, mossy base of…

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Renato Balestra Pour Homme opens with sharp artemisia, bitter bergamot, and crushed thyme, giving off an immediate 1980s barbering snap. It settles into a heart of lavender and pine needles before grounding in dark oak moss and leather. Best suited for autumn evenings and tailored jackets.

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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 Man or Renato Balestra Pour Homme?

Marbert Man takes 6 of 7 categories. Marbert Man is rated 4.41/5 from 159 votes; Renato Balestra Pour Homme is rated 3.98/5 from 42 votes. Choose Marbert Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Renato Balestra Pour Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marbert Man or Renato Balestra Pour Homme?

Marbert Man lasts longest (Marbert Man 74/100, Renato Balestra Pour Homme 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marbert Man or Renato Balestra Pour Homme?

Marbert Man projects furthest (Marbert Man 68/100, Renato Balestra Pour Homme 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marbert Man and Renato Balestra Pour Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Lavender, Bergamot and Basil.

Is Marbert Man or Renato Balestra Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Marbert Man and Renato Balestra Pour Homme?

Marbert Man has top notes of Artemisia, Lavender, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of White Honey, Carnation, Juniper Berries and Rose, a base of Patchouli, oak moss, Leather and Virginia Cedar. Renato Balestra Pour Homme has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Sage, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Virginia Cedar and Carnation, a base of oak moss, Musk, Vetiver and Leather.