Fragrance comparison

Ustad vs Marbert Man Personality

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 44 ratings analysed

Ustad

Nabeel

3.5917 votes

Rank #47,171 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Marbert Man Personality

Marbert

4.3727 votes

Rank #21,963 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marbert Man Personality takes 5 of 5 categories.

Ustad
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Marbert Man Personality
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ustad0/5

Marbert Man Personality5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

UstadNabeel

Marbert Man PersonalityMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%

4.37/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 52%Had 17%Want 31%

Category winnerMarbert Man PersonalityRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

41%Like

24%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

70%Love

15%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

7%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityMarbert Man Personality

SillageMarbert Man Personality

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value92

Category winnerMarbert Man PersonalityBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

lavender69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

floral61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonBasil

Heart

LavenderCinnamonGeraniumArtemisiaClary SageYlang-Ylang

Base

OakmossMuskCumin

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaBergamotLavenderBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

Juniper BerriesCarnationGeraniumCinnamonRoseWhite Honey

Base6-8+ hrs

Virginia CedarSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossLeatherAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Basil, Lavender and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Marbert Man Personality, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer44

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night100

Spring69

Summer8

Fall100

Winter69

Day64

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,171

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#21,963

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerMarbert Man PersonalityHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nabeel Ustad delivers a classical aromatic fougere profile that balances sharp green herbs with warm spices. Bergamot and basil spark the opening, before settling into a soapy lavender and geranium heart. A dry down of cumin, oakmoss, and clean musk makes it a traditional scent for active daytime wear in warm weather.

Reviews →

Marbert Man Personality hits the nose with an uncompromising herbal bite. Artemisia and pungent basil lead the charge alongside sharp bergamot. It feels bracingly old school. Within ten minutes, the brisk solvent edge fades into a richer aromatic heart. Spicy carnation, dry cinnamon, and sticky white honey emerge over…

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, Ustad or Marbert Man Personality?

Marbert Man Personality takes 5 of 5 categories. Ustad is rated 3.59/5 from 17 votes; Marbert Man Personality is rated 4.37/5 from 27 votes. Choose Ustad for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Marbert Man Personality for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ustad or Marbert Man Personality?

They last about the same: Marbert Man Personality 70/100, Ustad 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ustad or Marbert Man Personality?

Marbert Man Personality projects furthest (Marbert Man Personality 70/100, Ustad 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ustad and Marbert Man Personality smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Basil, Lavender and Cinnamon.

Is Ustad or Marbert Man Personality better for summer or winter?

Ustad suits day or night wear; Marbert Man Personality suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ustad and Marbert Man Personality?

Ustad has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Basil, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Geranium and Artemisia, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Cumin. Marbert Man Personality has top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot, Lavender and Basil, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Carnation, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Oakmoss.