Fragrance comparison

Marbert Man vs Tsar

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,974 ratings analysed

6 wins

Marbert Man

Marbert

4.41159 votes

Rank #3,033 AromaticWoody

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61%scent match

Closely related

Tsar

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.191,815 votes

Rank #724 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marbert Man takes 6 of 8 categories.

Marbert Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Marbert Man6/8

Tsar2/8

Ratings & consensus: Marbert Man
Community sentiment: Marbert Man
Longevity: Marbert Man
Sillage & projection: Marbert Man
Value for money: Marbert Man
Versatility: Marbert Man
Note pyramid (duration): Tsar
Fragranxe ranking: Tsar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marbert ManMarbert

TsarVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 1,815 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

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

45%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,815 votes

Category winnerMarbert ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMarbert Man

SillageMarbert Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value48

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%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCorianderCinnamonNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

Pine TreeJuniper BerriesCarnationTarragonGeraniumCarawayJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossLeatherCedarPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

Category winnerTsarLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer33

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night71

Spring91

Summer51

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Category winnerMarbert ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex5

Women2

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

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Work 40%Casual 33%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,033

PerfumerRaymond Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#724

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerTsarHigher 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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Van Cleef & Arpels Tsar is a quintessential green aromatic cologne that captures the crisp air of a dense pine forest. It opens with an invigorating rush of cool lavender, bitter artemisia, and crushed rosemary, creating the sensation of walking through morning woodland dew. As the scent settles, aromatic juniper berr…

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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 Tsar?

Marbert Man takes 6 of 8 categories. Marbert Man is rated 4.41/5 from 159 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Marbert Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marbert Man or Tsar?

They last about the same: Marbert Man 74/100, Tsar 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Marbert Man or Tsar?

Marbert Man projects furthest (Marbert Man 68/100, Tsar 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marbert Man and Tsar smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Lavender, Bergamot and Carnation.

Is Marbert Man or Tsar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Marbert Man and Tsar?

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. Tsar has top notes of Green Notes, Lavender, Artemisia and Rosemary, heart notes of Pine Tree, Juniper Berries, Carnation and Tarragon, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Cedar and Patchouli.