Fragrance comparison

Arrazo vs Jovan Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Arrazo

Phytoderm

3.6411 votes

Rank #63,046 Fresh SpicyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Jovan Man

Jovan

4.754 votes

Rank #43,187 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jovan Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

Arrazo
Choose it for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Jovan Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Arrazo1/4

Jovan Man3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArrazoPhytoderm

Jovan ManJovan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 71%Had 21%Want 7%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 14%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

36%Like

36%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity97

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityJovan Man

SillageJovan Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value0

Category winnerArrazoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

lavender91%

mossy83%

citrus74%

green65%

earthy56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

citrus61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilLavenderLemonPetitgrainSage

Heart

CuminGeraniumJuniperCedarPatchouli

Base

OakmossVetiverAmberSandalwoodLeather

Top

AniseBasilBergamotLavenderLemonPetitgrain

Heart

RosePatchouliSandalwoodVetiverCarnationCinnamonGeraniumCedar

Base

MuskCastoreumOakmossLabdanumLeatherTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesBasil, Lavender, Lemon and Petitgrain. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,046

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,187

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJovan ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arrazo by Phytoderm is a sharp, classic aromatic fougere designed for the daily rotation of a man who values clean, herbal presence. With a dominant profile of basil and lavender set against a sturdy base of oakmoss and leather, it delivers a disciplined, professional scent that cuts through the noise of modern sweetn…

Reviews →

Released in 1977, Jovan Man is an aromatic fougere that captures the rugged, spicy character of vintage drugstore classics. It centers around a dry anise opening that transitions into a heart of dirty rose and warm cedar, offering a reliable, retro vibe for casual daytime wear in cool autumn weather.

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, Arrazo or Jovan Man?

Jovan Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Arrazo is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes; Jovan Man is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Arrazo for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Jovan Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arrazo or Jovan Man?

Jovan Man lasts longest (Jovan Man 97/100, Arrazo 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arrazo or Jovan Man?

Jovan Man projects furthest (Jovan Man 71/100, Arrazo 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arrazo and Jovan Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Basil, Lavender, Lemon and Petitgrain.

Is Arrazo or Jovan Man better for summer or winter?

Arrazo suits daytime wear; Jovan Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arrazo and Jovan Man?

Arrazo has top notes of Basil, Lavender, Lemon and Petitgrain, heart notes of Cumin, Geranium, Juniper and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Amber and Sandalwood. Jovan Man has top notes of Anise, Basil, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Vetiver, a base of Musk, Castoreum, Oakmoss and Labdanum.