Fragrance comparison

Marc Jacobs Men vs 27 Fevrier 1950

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 848 ratings analysed

3 wins

Marc Jacobs Men

Marc Jacobs

4.07841 votes

Rank #3,382 WoodyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

27 Fevrier 1950

Pozzo di Borgo

3.717 votes

Rank #58,244 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marc Jacobs Men takes 3 of 4 categories.

Marc Jacobs Men
Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
27 Fevrier 1950
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Marc Jacobs Men3/4

27 Fevrier 19500/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Marc Jacobs Men
Sillage & projection: Marc Jacobs Men
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Marc Jacobs Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marc Jacobs MenMarc Jacobs

27 Fevrier 1950Pozzo di Borgo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 841 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 16%Had 9%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

841 votes

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMarc Jacobs Men

SillageMarc Jacobs Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh92%

green84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

green91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

white floral65%

fresh56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CypressCardamomGingerBergamotCumin

Heart2-4 hrs

Fig LeafWater NotesCyclamenRose

Base5-7 hrs

CedarTonka BeanOakmossPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

MintBergamotLemon BlossomRosemaryCedarMyrhhCumin

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliGingerLavender

Base5-7 hrs

OakmossGreen TeaFig LeafAmberPatchouli

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer60

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex33

Women3

Casual 36%Work 33%Date 21%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,382

PerfumerRalf Schwieger

Launched—

Reviews108

Overall rank#58,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarc Jacobs MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Men strikes a rare balance between garden greens and milky woods. The first spray releases a brisk snap of Italian bergamot, herbal cypress, and fresh grated ginger. That brief citrus lift quickly folds into the scent of crushed fig leaves floating on cool water notes. It feels like stepping under Mediterr…

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Pozzo di Borgo 27 Fevrier 1950 opens with an invigorating rush of crushed garden mint, tart bergamot, and sunlit lemon blossom. A flicker of pungent cumin and dry cedar cuts through the opening chill within minutes, giving the bright citrus a grounded, Mediterranean spine. As the zesty top settles on warm skin, leafy …

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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, Marc Jacobs Men or 27 Fevrier 1950?

Marc Jacobs Men takes 3 of 4 categories. Marc Jacobs Men is rated 4.07/5 from 841 votes; 27 Fevrier 1950 is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Men for a woody and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 27 Fevrier 1950 for a aromatic and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marc Jacobs Men or 27 Fevrier 1950?

They last about the same: Marc Jacobs Men 61/100, 27 Fevrier 1950 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Marc Jacobs Men or 27 Fevrier 1950?

Marc Jacobs Men projects furthest (Marc Jacobs Men 54/100, 27 Fevrier 1950 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Jacobs Men and 27 Fevrier 1950 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh accords. Common notes include Ginger, Bergamot, Cumin and Fig Leaf.

Is Marc Jacobs Men or 27 Fevrier 1950 better for summer or winter?

Marc Jacobs Men suits daytime wear; 27 Fevrier 1950 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc Jacobs Men and 27 Fevrier 1950?

Marc Jacobs Men has top notes of Cypress, Cardamom, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Water Notes, Cyclamen and Rose, a base of Cedar, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Patchouli. 27 Fevrier 1950 has top notes of Mint, Bergamot, Lemon Blossom and Rosemary, heart notes of Neroli, Ginger and Lavender, a base of Oakmoss, Green Tea, Fig Leaf and Amber.