Fragrance comparison

234 vs One Man Show

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,130 ratings analysed

234

Illuminum

4.258 votes

Rank #39,461 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

One Man Show

Jacques Bogart

3.743,122 votes

Rank #924 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

One Man Show takes 4 of 4 categories.

234
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
One Man Show
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

2340/4

One Man Show4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

234Illuminum

One Man ShowJacques Bogart

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 5%Had 2%Want 93%

3.74/ 5 · 3,122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

30%Love

44%Like

9%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

2,745 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityOne Man Show

SillageOne Man Show

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value88

Category winnerOne Man ShowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

green69%

earthy61%

Scent match48%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

NeroliBergamotFennelLemon

Heart

JasmineYuzuGeraniumMandarin Blossom

Base

PineVetiverNutmegCoconut

Top

BasilBergamotArtemisiaCarawayGalbanumBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

Pine Tree NeedlesCarnationPatchouliNutmegSpicesVetiverGeraniumLabdanum

Base

OakmossLeatherCedarSandalwoodStyraxCastoreumAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Vetiver and Nutmeg. 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

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,461

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#924

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews331

Category winnerOne Man ShowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Illuminum 234 is a green citrus aromatic that leans crisp and slightly spicy, with a clear fennel note that can read as anise on skin. Expect a bright neroli and bergamot opening, a clean floral citrus heart, then a drier pine and vetiver finish. In wear it often comes across subtle and smooth, more “quietly interesti…

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One Man Show is a rugged, unapologetically masculine chypre from 1980. It opens with a sharp, herbal blast of basil and pine needles, settling into a complex, mossy base with touches of leather and castoreum. This is an affordable, retro powerhouse for men who appreciate bold, no-nonsense scents that command presence …

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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, 234 or One Man Show?

One Man Show takes 4 of 4 categories. 234 is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes; One Man Show is rated 3.74/5 from 3,122 votes. Choose 234 for a woody and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose One Man Show for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 234 or One Man Show?

One Man Show lasts longest (One Man Show 76/100, 234 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 234 or One Man Show?

One Man Show projects furthest (One Man Show 70/100, 234 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 234 and One Man Show smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Vetiver and Nutmeg.

Is 234 or One Man Show better for summer or winter?

234 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 234 and One Man Show?

234 has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot, Fennel and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Yuzu, Geranium and Mandarin Blossom, a base of Pine, Vetiver, Nutmeg and Coconut. One Man Show has top notes of Basil, Bergamot, Artemisia and Caraway, heart notes of Pine Tree Needles, Carnation, Patchouli and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Cedar and Sandalwood.