Fragrance comparison

Marbert Man No.2 vs Marbert Man Pure

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 45 ratings analysed

Marbert Man No.2

Marbert

3.254 votes

Rank #58,149 GreenLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Marbert Man Pure

Marbert

4.2241 votes

Rank #10,597 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marbert Man Pure takes 2 of 4 categories.

Marbert Man No.2
Choose it for a green and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Marbert Man Pure
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Marbert Man No.21/4

Marbert Man Pure2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Marbert Man Pure
Sillage & projection: Marbert Man No.2
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Marbert Man Pure

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marbert Man No.2Marbert

Marbert Man PureMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 18%Had 18%Want 64%

4.22/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 46%Had 16%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

49%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMarbert Man Pure

SillageMarbert Man No.2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value73

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

leather91%

warm spicy83%

woody74%

animalic65%

fresh spicy56%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

green77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both green, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherSandalwoodoak moss

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesNeroliLavenderVioletBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCorianderWatercressMarjoram

Base6-8+ hrs

Virginia CedarSandalwoodoak mossAmber

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring94

Summer65

Fall100

Winter65

Day100

Night58

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 17%Party 10%

Men83

Unisex6

Women11

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 18%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,149

PerfumerChristian Plesch

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#10,597

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerMarbert Man PureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marbert Man No.2 is an earthy leather fragrance that delivers a refreshing contrast of crisp green notes and rustic woods. The scent opens with a sharp flash of crushed leaves before revealing a warm, aromatic heart of spicy clove and peppery geranium. As it settles onto the skin, rich leather merges with creamy sanda…

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Marbert Man Pure is an unapologetic blast from 1989 that blends classic German precision with clean barbershop ruggedness. The first spray punches hard with bitter bergamot, sharp neroli, and crisp green notes before settling down. Give it five minutes. Once the initial alcohol flash dissipates, a dusty lavender and h…

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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 No.2 or Marbert Man Pure?

Marbert Man Pure takes 2 of 4 categories. Marbert Man No.2 is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes; Marbert Man Pure is rated 4.22/5 from 41 votes. Choose Marbert Man No.2 for a green and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Marbert Man Pure for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marbert Man No.2 or Marbert Man Pure?

Marbert Man Pure lasts longest (Marbert Man Pure 75/100, Marbert Man No.2 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marbert Man No.2 or Marbert Man Pure?

Projection is very close: Marbert Man No.2 69/100, Marbert Man Pure 68/100 for sillage.

Do Marbert Man No.2 and Marbert Man Pure smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Geranium, Sandalwood and oak moss.

Is Marbert Man No.2 or Marbert Man Pure better for summer or winter?

Marbert Man No.2 suits daytime wear; Marbert Man Pure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marbert Man No.2 and Marbert Man Pure?

Marbert Man No.2 has top notes of Green Notes, heart notes of Clove and Geranium, a base of Leather, Sandalwood and oak moss. Marbert Man Pure has top notes of Green Notes, Neroli, Lavender and Violet, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Coriander, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, oak moss and Amber.