Selective IV vs Tycoon
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Selective IVChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
TycoonChoose it for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Selective IV2/4
Tycoon2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Selective IV
- Sillage & projection
- Tycoon
- Value for money
- Tycoon
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Selective IV
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Selective IVAttar CollectionTycoonMarbertWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 29%Had 19%Want 53%
4.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 30%Had 6%Want 64%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
60%Like
0%Ok
15%Dislike
5%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
40%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySelective IV
SillageTycoon
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTycoonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic88%
woody77%
earthy65%
mossy53%
patchouli42%
fresh spicy100%
fruity92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
citrus69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
JuniperMossNutmegPatchouliLeatherWhite PepperAmberTonka Bean
No top / heart / base split published
Top15-30 mins
ApricotMirabelleWhite PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesGreen Leaves
Heart2-4 hrs
GeraniumNeroliHoneysuckleSageCyclamenNutmegYlang-Ylang
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisMossMuskLeather
InformationalShared notesMoss, Nutmeg, Patchouli and Leather. Durations are only published for Tycoon, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer25
Fall25
Winter50
Day100
Night20
Spring50
Summer50
Fall50
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#44,255
PerfumerAbdullah Mohsen Bin Shaya
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#62,523
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSelective IVHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSelective IV is a dry, green-spicy leather with an aromatic edge rather than a heavy suede feel. Juniper, white pepper and nutmeg give it a brisk opening, while moss, patchouli, amber and tonka add an earthy, slightly warm base. It usually suits someone who likes sharper woody scents with texture and presence. The lea…
Reviews →Marbert Tycoon is an unconventional late-nineties fruity perfume that fuses juicy stone fruit with a classic masculine barbershop backbone. The opening makes an immediate impression with a burst of ripe apricot, mirabelle plum, and tart mandarin, sharpened by a distinct kick of white pepper and salty sea spray. As the…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Selective IV or Tycoon?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Selective IV is rated 3.75/5 from 20 votes; Tycoon is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Selective IV for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tycoon for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Selective IV or Tycoon?
Selective IV lasts longest (Selective IV 68/100, Tycoon 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Selective IV or Tycoon?
Projection is very close: Tycoon 75/100, Selective IV 74/100 for sillage.
Do Selective IV and Tycoon smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Moss, Nutmeg, Patchouli and Leather.
Is Selective IV or Tycoon better for summer or winter?
Selective IV suits daytime wear; Tycoon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Selective IV and Tycoon?
Selective IV features Juniper, Moss, Nutmeg, Patchouli and Leather. Tycoon has top notes of Apricot, Mirabelle, White Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Neroli, Honeysuckle and Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Ambergris and Moss.
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