Fragrance comparison

Castiamanti vs One Man Show Ruby Edition

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 996 ratings analysed

Castiamanti

Agatho Parfum

3.93260 votes

Rank #4,594 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

One Man Show Ruby Edition

Jacques Bogart

3.82736 votes

Rank #553 AmberHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

One Man Show Ruby Edition takes 6 of 7 categories.

Castiamanti
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter.
One Man Show Ruby Edition
Choose it for a amber and honey character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Castiamanti1/7

One Man Show Ruby Edition6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CastiamantiAgatho Parfum

One Man Show Ruby EditionJacques Bogart

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 260 votes

Have 34%Had 12%Want 54%

3.82/ 5 · 736 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerCastiamantiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

28%Like

15%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

179 votes

38%Love

37%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

607 votes

Category winnerOne Man Show Ruby EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityOne Man Show Ruby Edition

SillageOne Man Show Ruby Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value87

Category winnerOne Man Show Ruby EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

vanilla77%

oud69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

honey92%

oud84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

smoky61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LaurelsSaffronMyrtle

Heart

RoseJasmine

Base

VanillaAgarwood (Oud)AmberIncenseLabdanumWhite Musk

Top

Green AppleLavenderOrange Leaf

Heart

IncenseLabdanumSaffron

Base

HoneyAgarwood (Oud)Red Cedar

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Agarwood (Oud), Incense and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring45

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOne Man Show Ruby EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex62

Women19

Men85

Unisex14

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,594

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews161

Category winnerOne Man Show Ruby EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Castiamanti opens with a dense saffron and rose pairing that quickly turns smoky, resinous and warm. Vanilla, incense and oud give it a sticky amber richness, while the floral heart keeps it from feeling flat. This reads bold, sensual and evening-leaning, especially in cooler weather. It suits someone who enjoys spicy…

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One Man Show Ruby Edition by Jacques Bogart is a bold, masculine oriental fougere. It opens with sharp green apple and lavender, leading into an intense heart of incense and saffron. The dry down is thick with honey, oud, and red cedar. This fragrance excels in cold winter weather, projecting strongly with a distinct,…

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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, Castiamanti or One Man Show Ruby Edition?

One Man Show Ruby Edition takes 6 of 7 categories. Castiamanti is rated 3.93/5 from 260 votes; One Man Show Ruby Edition is rated 3.82/5 from 736 votes. Choose Castiamanti for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter. Choose One Man Show Ruby Edition for a amber and honey character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Castiamanti or One Man Show Ruby Edition?

One Man Show Ruby Edition lasts longest (One Man Show Ruby Edition 84/100, Castiamanti 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Castiamanti or One Man Show Ruby Edition?

One Man Show Ruby Edition projects furthest (One Man Show Ruby Edition 78/100, Castiamanti 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Castiamanti and One Man Show Ruby Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Saffron, Agarwood (Oud), Incense and Labdanum.

Is Castiamanti or One Man Show Ruby Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, One Man Show Ruby Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, Castiamanti is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Castiamanti and One Man Show Ruby Edition?

Castiamanti has top notes of Laurels, Saffron and Myrtle, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Incense. One Man Show Ruby Edition has top notes of Green Apple, Lavender and Orange Leaf, heart notes of Incense, Labdanum and Saffron, a base of Honey, Agarwood (Oud) and Red Cedar.