Fragrance comparison

Marino Man vs Richard

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

Marino Man

Kappa

3.502 votes

Rank #63,509 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Richard

Blöke

—0 votes

Rank #66,058 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Richard takes 2 of 3 categories.

Marino Man
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Richard
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Marino Man1/3

Richard2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marino ManKappa

RichardBlöke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 25%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityRichard

SillageRichard

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

green61%

woody100%

aromatic86%

musky72%

fresh spicy58%

powdery44%

citrus30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearLimeBasil

Heart

RosemaryPepperCypress

Base

MuskVirginia CedarPear Wood

Top

LemonBasilPeach

Heart

CypressRosemary

Base

MuskWoody NotesCivet

InformationalShared notesBasil, Rosemary, Cypress and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,509

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,058

PerfumerChristopher Valiante

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarino ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marino Man by Kappa offers a crisp blast of iced lime and green basil that settles into a clean, aquatic wood base. It works best as an easy, casual splash-on after a workout or on hot summer days. While the herbal rosemary and cypress give it a sporty edge, the scent remains close to the skin.

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Blöke Richard opens with a punch of tart lemon and aromatic basil, tempered by a brief flash of peach. Cypress and rosemary quickly drag the scent into a dense, forest-green heart that feels crisp and needle-sharp. The real shift happens in the dry-down, where heavy civet, dirty musk, and dry woody notes anchor the li…

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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 lasts longer, Marino Man or Richard?

Richard lasts longest (Richard 100/100, Marino Man 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marino Man or Richard?

Richard projects furthest (Richard 100/100, Marino Man 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marino Man and Richard smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Rosemary, Cypress and Musk.

Is Marino Man or Richard better for summer or winter?

Marino Man suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marino Man and Richard?

Marino Man has top notes of Pear, Lime and Basil, heart notes of Rosemary, Pepper and Cypress, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar and Pear Wood. Richard has top notes of Lemon, Basil and Peach, heart notes of Cypress and Rosemary, a base of Musk, Woody Notes and Civet.