Fragrance comparison

Marbert Man Pure vs Arome Arthes

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 442 ratings analysed

6 wins

Marbert Man Pure

Marbert

4.2241 votes

Rank #10,578 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Arome Arthes

Jeanne Arthes

3.84401 votes

Rank #25,076 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marbert Man Pure takes 6 of 8 categories.

Marbert Man Pure
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Arome Arthes
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Marbert Man Pure6/8

Arome Arthes1/8

Ratings & consensus: Marbert Man Pure
Community sentiment: Marbert Man Pure
Longevity: Marbert Man Pure
Sillage & projection: Marbert Man Pure
Value for money: Arome Arthes
Versatility: Marbert Man Pure
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 PureMarbert

Arome ArthesJeanne Arthes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 46%Had 16%Want 38%

3.84/ 5 · 401 votes

Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%

Category winnerMarbert Man PureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

24%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

401 votes

Category winnerMarbert Man PureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMarbert Man Pure

SillageMarbert Man Pure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value76

Category winnerArome ArthesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

green77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

fruity90%

tuberose80%

powdery70%

vanilla60%

sweet50%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Green NotesNeroliLavenderVioletBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCorianderWatercressMarjoram

Base6-8+ hrs

Virginia CedarSandalwoodoak mossAmber

Top15-30 mins

PlumPeachMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseArum LilyJasmineCinnamonVioletGingerLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base6-8+ hrs

VanilleSandalwoodAmberVirginia Cedar

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer65

Fall100

Winter65

Day100

Night58

Spring54

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night68

Category winnerMarbert Man PureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex6

Women11

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

Men2

Unisex6

Women92

Casual 31%Work 27%Date 26%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,578

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#25,076

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarbert Man PureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Arome Arthes by Jeanne Arthes delivers a lush, sunny burst of ripe stone fruits and velvety florals that feels like an affectionate nod to classic French perfumery. The scent opens with sweet golden peach, dark stewed plum, and a zesty twist of mandarin orange that immediately grabs your attention without feeling shar…

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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 Pure or Arome Arthes?

Marbert Man Pure takes 6 of 8 categories. Marbert Man Pure is rated 4.22/5 from 41 votes; Arome Arthes is rated 3.84/5 from 401 votes. Choose Marbert Man Pure for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Arome Arthes for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marbert Man Pure or Arome Arthes?

Marbert Man Pure lasts longest (Marbert Man Pure 75/100, Arome Arthes 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marbert Man Pure or Arome Arthes?

Marbert Man Pure projects furthest (Marbert Man Pure 68/100, Arome Arthes 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marbert Man Pure and Arome Arthes smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Violet, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Marbert Man Pure or Arome Arthes better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Marbert Man Pure and Arome Arthes?

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. Arome Arthes has top notes of Plum, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Tuberose, Arum Lily, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Amber and Virginia Cedar.