Fragrance comparison

Marino Man vs Skinwear

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 111 ratings analysed

Marino Man

Kappa

3.502 votes

Rank #69,770 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Skinwear

Ted Baker

3.94109 votes

Rank #12,350 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Skinwear takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Marino Man1/3

Skinwear2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marino ManKappa

SkinwearTed Baker

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

3.94/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 57%Had 28%Want 16%

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

26%Love

51%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

109 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySkinwear

SillageMarino Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value82

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%

citrus86%

aromatic72%

fresh spicy58%

powdery44%

musky30%

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

LimeLemonBergamot

Heart

CypressJuniperRosemary

Base

MuskSandalwoodCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesLime, 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

Spring67

Summer100

Fall25

Winter6

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,770

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerSkinwearHigher 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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Ted Baker Skinwear is a bright, nostalgic fresh fragrance that centers on zesty citrus and light wood notes. The scent feels clean and lightweight, making it a reliable pick for warm weather. It stays close to the skin, offering a casual daily wear option that feels refreshing without overwhelming those around you.

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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, Marino Man or Skinwear?

Skinwear takes 2 of 3 categories. Marino Man is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Skinwear is rated 3.94/5 from 109 votes. Choose Marino Man for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Skinwear for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marino Man or Skinwear?

Skinwear lasts longest (Skinwear 52/100, Marino Man 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marino Man or Skinwear?

Marino Man projects furthest (Marino Man 75/100, Skinwear 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marino Man and Skinwear smell similar?

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

Is Marino Man or Skinwear better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Marino Man and Skinwear?

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. Skinwear has top notes of Lime, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress, Juniper and Rosemary, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber.