Fragrance comparison

Marbert Man Pure vs Tsar

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,856 ratings analysed

Marbert Man Pure

Marbert

4.2241 votes

Rank #10,597 WoodyFresh Spicy

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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?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Marbert Man Pure
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tsar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Marbert Man Pure4/8

Tsar4/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marbert Man PureMarbert

TsarVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 46%Had 16%Want 38%

4.19/ 5 · 1,815 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerTsarRating 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

45%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,815 votes

Category winnerTsarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMarbert Man Pure

SillageMarbert Man Pure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value48

Category winnerMarbert Man PureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

green77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

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

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

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

Spring94

Summer65

Fall100

Winter65

Day100

Night58

Spring91

Summer51

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Category winnerMarbert Man PureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex6

Women11

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

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#10,597

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#724

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerTsarHigher 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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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 Pure or Tsar?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Marbert Man Pure is rated 4.22/5 from 41 votes; Tsar is rated 4.19/5 from 1,815 votes. Choose Marbert Man Pure for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tsar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marbert Man Pure or Tsar?

Marbert Man Pure lasts longest (Marbert Man Pure 75/100, Tsar 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marbert Man Pure or Tsar?

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

Do Marbert Man Pure and Tsar smell similar?

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

Is Marbert Man Pure or Tsar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Marbert Man Pure and Tsar?

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. 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.