Fragrance comparison

Canvas vs Jovan Man

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

Canvas

Der Duft

3.2236 votes

Rank #23,284 Soft SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Jovan Man

Jovan

4.754 votes

Rank #39,832 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Canvas
Choose it for a soft spicy and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Jovan Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Canvas2/4

Jovan Man2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CanvasDer Duft

Jovan ManJovan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.22/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 37%Had 11%Want 52%

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

22%Love

19%Like

28%Ok

19%Dislike

11%Hate

36 votes

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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity97

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityJovan Man

SillageJovan Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value0

Category winnerCanvasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

rose61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

citrus61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LicoriceGeraniumPink PepperHoneyRaspberryAnisePatchouliRhubarbAppleMuskPeonyVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AniseBasilBergamotLavenderLemonPetitgrain

Heart

RosePatchouliSandalwoodVetiverCarnationCinnamonGeraniumCedar

Base

MuskCastoreumOakmossLabdanumLeatherTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Anise, Patchouli and Musk. Durations are only published for Canvas, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer15

Fall100

Winter62

Day92

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex68

Women9

Casual 35%Date 27%Party 20%Work 18%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,284

PerfumerFreddie Albrighton

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#39,832

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCanvasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Der Duft Canvas smells completely unconventional. Do not overspray this. The scent kicks off with an electric snap of tart rhubarb, pungent licorice, and crisp pink pepper. A brief flash of alcohol solvent lifts off during the first two minutes, revealing an unexpected swirl of salty ocean seaweed and sweet honey. Tha…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Canvas or Jovan Man?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Canvas is rated 3.22/5 from 36 votes; Jovan Man is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Canvas for a soft spicy and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Jovan Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Canvas or Jovan Man?

Jovan Man lasts longest (Jovan Man 97/100, Canvas 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Canvas or Jovan Man?

Jovan Man projects furthest (Jovan Man 71/100, Canvas 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Canvas and Jovan Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Anise, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Canvas or Jovan Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Canvas and Jovan Man?

Canvas features Licorice, Geranium, Pink Pepper, Honey and Raspberry. 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.