Fragrance comparison

Marbert Man Too vs Sergio Soldano Black

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 138 ratings analysed

3 wins

Marbert Man Too

Marbert

4.3113 votes

Rank #33,262 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Sergio Soldano Black

Sergio Soldano

4.11125 votes

Rank #4,172 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marbert Man Too takes 3 of 5 categories.

Marbert Man Too
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sergio Soldano Black
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Marbert Man Too3/5

Sergio Soldano Black2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marbert Man TooMarbert

Sergio Soldano BlackSergio Soldano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 50%Had 6%Want 44%

4.11/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerMarbert Man TooRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

46%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

48%Love

36%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMarbert Man Too

SillageMarbert Man Too

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value89

Category winnerSergio Soldano BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CarnationMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

French labdanumGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodVetiverMusk

Top

GrapefruitAldehydesArtemisiaMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Pine TreeLemonLavenderCarnationGeraniumJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverCedarMuskPatchouliAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCarnation, Mandarin Orange, Geranium and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Marbert Man Too, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall83

Winter67

Day100

Night82

Spring100

Summer87

Fall89

Winter49

Day100

Night48

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 18%Party 14%

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,262

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#4,172

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerSergio Soldano BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marbert Man Too is an underrated late-nineties German release that blends bright citrus energy with warm, retro spices. The first spray releases a brisk flash of mandarin orange alongside peppery, clove-tinted carnation petals. It feels instantly crisp and clean. As the alcohol evaporates, green geranium and resinous …

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Sergio Soldano Black is a bold, chypre fragrance for men that opens with sharp grapefruit and aldehydes. It settles into a woody, mossy heart defined by pine and lavender. Released in 1985, this scent remains a sharp, classic choice for anyone who appreciates traditional, energetic Italian perfumery that performs well…

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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 Too or Sergio Soldano Black?

Marbert Man Too takes 3 of 5 categories. Marbert Man Too is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes; Sergio Soldano Black is rated 4.11/5 from 125 votes. Choose Marbert Man Too for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sergio Soldano Black for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marbert Man Too or Sergio Soldano Black?

Marbert Man Too lasts longest (Marbert Man Too 77/100, Sergio Soldano Black 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marbert Man Too or Sergio Soldano Black?

Marbert Man Too projects furthest (Marbert Man Too 71/100, Sergio Soldano Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marbert Man Too and Sergio Soldano Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Carnation, Mandarin Orange, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is Marbert Man Too or Sergio Soldano Black better for summer or winter?

Marbert Man Too suits daytime wear; Sergio Soldano Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marbert Man Too and Sergio Soldano Black?

Marbert Man Too has top notes of Carnation and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of French labdanum and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk. Sergio Soldano Black has top notes of Grapefruit, Aldehydes, Artemisia and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pine Tree, Lemon, Lavender and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cedar and Musk.