Fragrance comparison

Skinwear vs Marino Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 111 ratings analysed

2 wins

Skinwear

Ted Baker

3.94109 votes

Rank #12,350 WoodyCitrus

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Marino Man

Kappa

3.502 votes

Rank #69,770 WoodyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Skinwear takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Skinwear2/3

Marino Man1/3

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

SkinwearTed Baker

Marino ManKappa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 57%Had 28%Want 16%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

51%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

109 votes

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevitySkinwear

SillageMarino Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus86%

aromatic72%

fresh spicy58%

powdery44%

musky30%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

green61%

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

LimeLemonBergamot

Heart

CypressJuniperRosemary

Base

MuskSandalwoodCedarAmber

Top

PearLimeBasil

Heart

RosemaryPepperCypress

Base

MuskVirginia CedarPear Wood

InformationalShared notesLime, Cypress, Rosemary 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

Spring67

Summer100

Fall25

Winter6

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#69,770

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSkinwearHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Skinwear or Marino Man?

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

Which lasts longer, Skinwear or Marino Man?

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

Which projects more, Skinwear or Marino Man?

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

Do Skinwear and Marino Man smell similar?

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

Is Skinwear or Marino Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Skinwear and Marino Man?

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