Fragrance comparison

Marbert Man Personality vs Renato Balestra Pour Homme

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 69 ratings analysed

5 wins

Marbert Man Personality

Marbert

4.3727 votes

Rank #19,840 AromaticFresh Spicy

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67%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 Personality takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Marbert Man Personality5/7

Renato Balestra Pour Homme2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marbert Man PersonalityMarbert

Renato Balestra Pour HommeRenato Balestra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 52%Had 17%Want 31%

3.98/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 46%Had 18%Want 36%

Category winnerMarbert Man PersonalityRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

15%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

7%Hate

27 votes

24%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerRenato Balestra Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMarbert Man Personality

SillageMarbert Man Personality

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value66

Category winnerMarbert Man PersonalityBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

herbal83%

citrus74%

woody65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match67%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaBergamotLavenderBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

Juniper BerriesCarnationGeraniumCinnamonRoseWhite Honey

Base6-8+ hrs

Virginia CedarSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossLeatherAmberMusk

Top

Mandarin OrangeSageArtemisiaBergamotBasilCloveThymeJuniper Berries

Heart

LavenderGeraniumVirginia CedarCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyCardamomCorianderPine

Base

oak mossMuskVetiverLeatherAmberGuaiac WoodAmyrisebony tree

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer8

Fall100

Winter69

Day64

Night100

Spring88

Summer36

Fall100

Winter68

Day100

Night89

Category winnerRenato Balestra Pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Casual 36%Date 26%Party 21%Work 17%

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#24,466

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMarbert Man PersonalityHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marbert Man Personality hits the nose with an uncompromising herbal bite. Artemisia and pungent basil lead the charge alongside sharp bergamot. It feels bracingly old school. Within ten minutes, the brisk solvent edge fades into a richer aromatic heart. Spicy carnation, dry cinnamon, and sticky white honey emerge over…

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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 Personality or Renato Balestra Pour Homme?

Marbert Man Personality takes 5 of 7 categories. Marbert Man Personality is rated 4.37/5 from 27 votes; Renato Balestra Pour Homme is rated 3.98/5 from 42 votes. Choose Marbert Man Personality for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Renato Balestra Pour Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

Marbert Man Personality lasts longest (Marbert Man Personality 70/100, Renato Balestra Pour Homme 67/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Marbert Man Personality projects furthest (Marbert Man Personality 70/100, Renato Balestra Pour Homme 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marbert Man Personality and Renato Balestra Pour Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Lavender and Basil.

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

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

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

Marbert Man Personality has top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot, Lavender and Basil, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Carnation, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Oakmoss. 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.