Fragrance comparison

Botticelli vs Jovan Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

Botticelli

TRNP

4.7516 votes

Rank #29,246 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

2 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 2 of 3 categories.

Botticelli
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Jovan Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Botticelli1/3

Jovan Man2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BotticelliTRNP

Jovan ManJovan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 22%Had 7%Want 72%

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

81%Love

13%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

16 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity97

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityJovan Man

SillageJovan Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value0

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

floral77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

citrus61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PetitgrainLemonBergamot

Heart

Damask RoseJuniper BerriesJasmine Sambac

Base

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)PatchouliOakmossLabdanumVetiver

Top

AniseBasilBergamotLavenderLemonPetitgrain

Heart

RosePatchouliSandalwoodVetiverCarnationCinnamonGeraniumCedar

Base

MuskCastoreumOakmossLabdanumLeatherTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Lemon, Bergamot and Damask Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,246

PerfumerTeone Reinthal

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#43,187

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBotticelliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Botticelli by TRNP opens with a sharp burst of lemon, bergamot, and green petitgrain that feels crisp and sunlight-soaked. As the citrus settles, damask rose and jasmine sambac take over the mid notes, grounded by a slightly sharp juniper berry. The base drops into classic chypre territory with earthy oakmoss, dark pa…

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, Botticelli or Jovan Man?

Jovan Man takes 2 of 3 categories. Botticelli is rated 4.75/5 from 16 votes; Jovan Man is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Botticelli for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Jovan Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Botticelli or Jovan Man?

Jovan Man lasts longest (Jovan Man 97/100, Botticelli 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Botticelli or Jovan Man?

Jovan Man projects furthest (Jovan Man 71/100, Botticelli 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Botticelli and Jovan Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Lemon, Bergamot and Damask Rose.

Is Botticelli or Jovan Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Botticelli and Jovan Man?

Botticelli has top notes of Petitgrain, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Damask Rose, Juniper Berries and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Patchouli, Oakmoss and Labdanum. 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.