Fragrance comparison

Marbert Man Pure vs Via

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 138 ratings analysed

5 wins

Marbert Man Pure

Marbert

4.2241 votes

Rank #10,578 WoodyFresh Spicy

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Via

Lanvin

4.1497 votes

Rank #8,406 WoodyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marbert Man Pure takes 5 of 7 categories.

Marbert Man Pure
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Via
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Marbert Man Pure5/7

Via2/7

Ratings & consensus: Marbert Man Pure
Community sentiment: Via
Longevity: Marbert Man Pure
Sillage & projection: Marbert Man Pure
Value for money: Marbert Man Pure
Versatility: Marbert Man Pure
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Via

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marbert Man PureMarbert

ViaLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 46%Had 16%Want 38%

4.14/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%

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

41%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerViaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMarbert Man Pure

SillageMarbert Man Pure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value61

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%

woody100%

green92%

powdery84%

yellow floral77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, green and aromatic

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

Top

AldehydesGreen NotesBergamotVioletAmalfi Lemon

Heart

NarcissusCarnationYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

oak mossVetiverSandalwoodAmberVirginia CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Violet, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon. Durations are only published for Marbert Man Pure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer65

Fall100

Winter65

Day100

Night58

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter60

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%

Men8

Unisex46

Women46

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,578

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#8,406

PerfumerJacques Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerViaHigher 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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Via Lanvin is a definitive 1970s floral green fragrance that balances sharp aldehydes with deep, resinous florals. It opens with a bracing citrus-green hit, settling into a complex, smoky heart of narcissus and orris root. This vintage classic suits those who enjoy powdery, earthy compositions with a sophisticated, ma…

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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 Via?

Marbert Man Pure takes 5 of 7 categories. Marbert Man Pure is rated 4.22/5 from 41 votes; Via is rated 4.14/5 from 97 votes. Choose Marbert Man Pure for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Via for a woody and green character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marbert Man Pure or Via?

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

Which projects more, Marbert Man Pure or Via?

Projection is very close: Marbert Man Pure 68/100, Via 66/100 for sillage.

Do Marbert Man Pure and Via smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Violet, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon.

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

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

What are the notes in Marbert Man Pure and Via?

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. Via has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Bergamot and Violet, heart notes of Narcissus, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang and Orris Root, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amber.