Fragrance comparison

Marine vs Man

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

2 wins

Marine

Primera Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #57,748 VioletPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Man

Judith Williams

2.855 votes

Rank #24,366 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marine takes 2 of 3 categories.

Marine
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Marine2/3

Man1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarinePrimera Perfumes

ManJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

2.85/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityMarine

SillageMarine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

powdery92%

aromatic84%

marine77%

lavender69%

iris61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

LavenderGreen NotesSageMintBasil

Heart3 to 5 hours

VioletIrisSea NotesFreesiaRaspberryMimosa

Base6 or more hours

PatchouliOakmossVetiverCoumarinCedarAmber

Top

BergamotPineappleMelonPearMint

Heart

FreesiaRosemaryCorianderLavenderVioletLilyJasmine

Base

PatchouliOakmossSandalwoodVetiverTeak WoodCedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mint, Violet and Freesia. Durations are only published for Marine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,748

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,366

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marine by Primera Perfumes presents an aromatic aquatic profile that joins sharp garden herbs with cool ocean air and a soft floral core. The scent opens with a brisk combination of fresh mint, garden basil, sage, and clean lavender, backed by leafy green notes. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts …

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Man by Judith Williams opens with a crisp burst of pineapple and bergamot, settling into a clean, aromatic heart of rosemary and lavender. This versatile blend leans into a woody base of cedar and teak wood, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear or office environments where you want to maintain a polished,…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Marine or Man?

Marine takes 2 of 3 categories. Marine is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Man is rated 2.85/5 from 5 votes. Choose Marine for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Marine or Man?

Marine lasts longest (Marine 100/100, Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marine or Man?

Marine projects furthest (Marine 100/100, Man 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marine and Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Violet and Freesia.

Is Marine or Man better for summer or winter?

Marine suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marine and Man?

Marine has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Sage and Mint, heart notes of Violet, Iris, Sea Notes and Freesia, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Coumarin. Man has top notes of Bergamot, Pineapple, Melon and Pear, heart notes of Freesia, Rosemary, Coriander and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Vetiver.