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Marc Jacobs Men vs Anthracite Pour L'Homme

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

Updated 923 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anthracite Pour L'Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Marc Jacobs Men

    Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Anthracite Pour L'Homme

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Marc Jacobs Men2/7
Anthracite Pour L'Homme5/7
Ratings & consensus
Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Community sentiment
Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Longevity
Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Sillage & projection
Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Value for money
Marc Jacobs Men
Versatility
Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Marc Jacobs Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Marc Jacobs MenMarc Jacobs
Anthracite Pour L'HommeJacomo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.07/ 5 · 841 votes
Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%
4.19/ 5 · 82 votes
Have 37%Had 20%Want 43%
Category winnerAnthracite Pour L'HommeRating 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

43%Love
50%Like
3%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerAnthracite Pour L'HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityAnthracite Pour L'Homme

SillageAnthracite Pour L'Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value55
¤ Price value52
Category winnerMarc Jacobs MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
fresh92%
green84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
powdery77%
warm spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

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
Top
LavenderGalbanumGrapefruitPineapplePepperCypressBergamotMarjoram
Heart
ClovesCyclamenOrris RootYlang-YlangJasmineCarnationRose
Base
SandalwoodMuskOakmossCedarTonka BeanAmber
InformationalShared notesCypress, Bergamot, Cyclamen and Rose. Durations are only published for Marc Jacobs Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter30
Day100
Night39
Spring92
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAnthracite Pour L'HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men65
Unisex33
Women3
Casual 36%Work 33%Date 21%Party 9%
Men71
Unisex29
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,382

PerfumerRalf Schwieger

Launched—

Reviews108

Overall rank#9,002

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews14

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…

Reviews →

Anthracite Pour L'Homme by Jacomo is a bold, aromatic woody fragrance for men released in 1991. It balances crisp lavender and galbanum with warm spices and a grounded oakmoss base. Best worn during cool spring days or formal office settings, it offers a sophisticated, classic profile for those who appreciate traditio…

Reviews →
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 Anthracite Pour L'Homme?

Anthracite Pour L'Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Marc Jacobs Men is rated 4.07/5 from 841 votes; Anthracite Pour L'Homme is rated 4.19/5 from 82 votes. Choose Marc Jacobs Men for a woody and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Anthracite Pour L'Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Marc Jacobs Men or Anthracite Pour L'Homme?

Anthracite Pour L'Homme lasts longest (Anthracite Pour L'Homme 72/100, Marc Jacobs Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marc Jacobs Men or Anthracite Pour L'Homme?

Anthracite Pour L'Homme projects furthest (Anthracite Pour L'Homme 61/100, Marc Jacobs Men 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marc Jacobs Men and Anthracite Pour L'Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Bergamot, Cyclamen and Rose.

Is Marc Jacobs Men or Anthracite Pour L'Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marc Jacobs Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Anthracite Pour L'Homme is the stronger pick. Marc Jacobs Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marc Jacobs Men and Anthracite Pour L'Homme?

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. Anthracite Pour L'Homme has top notes of Lavender, Galbanum, Grapefruit and Pineapple, heart notes of Cloves, Cyclamen, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Oakmoss and Cedar.

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