Fragrance comparison

Daisy Spring vs Jovan Monsieur

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 99 ratings analysed

Daisy Spring

Marc Jacobs

3.5691 votes

Rank #18,211 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Jovan Monsieur

Jovan

4.758 votes

Rank #35,358 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jovan Monsieur takes 3 of 4 categories.

Daisy Spring
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jovan Monsieur
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Daisy Spring1/4

Jovan Monsieur3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Daisy SpringMarc Jacobs

Jovan MonsieurJovan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

43%Like

26%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

91 votes

88%Love

0%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityJovan Monsieur

SillageJovan Monsieur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value67

Category winnerJovan MonsieurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy88%

woody77%

floral65%

amber53%

aromatic42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

amber61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Rose

Heart2-3 hrs

Palisander Rosewood

Base3-4 hrs

Cardamom

Top

CorianderPalisander RosewoodBergamotLemonCardamom

Heart

RoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base

PatchouliOakmossAmberCivetSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesRose, Palisander Rosewood and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Daisy Spring, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall16

Winter5

Day100

Night21

Spring100

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Casual 44%Work 36%Date 14%Party 6%

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,211

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#35,358

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDaisy SpringHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Daisy Spring cuts a much greener path than the original fruity-floral Daisy. The opening bursts with a brisk, dewy rose petal note that feels crisp rather than powdery. Give it two minutes for the initial alcohol sting to lift. A dry palisander rosewood heart quickly follows, grounding the floral sweetness with pale t…

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Jovan Monsieur opens with a sharp burst of coriander and palisander rosewood, quickly settling into a classical earthy profile. Developed as an easygoing option for daily wear, it relies on a traditional blend of oakmoss, patchouli, and vetiver to ground its floral elements. This composition targets men looking for a …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Daisy Spring or Jovan Monsieur?

Jovan Monsieur takes 3 of 4 categories. Daisy Spring is rated 3.56/5 from 91 votes; Jovan Monsieur is rated 4.75/5 from 8 votes. Choose Daisy Spring for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jovan Monsieur for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Daisy Spring or Jovan Monsieur?

Jovan Monsieur lasts longest (Jovan Monsieur 71/100, Daisy Spring 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Daisy Spring or Jovan Monsieur?

Jovan Monsieur projects furthest (Jovan Monsieur 67/100, Daisy Spring 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Daisy Spring and Jovan Monsieur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rose, Palisander Rosewood and Cardamom.

Is Daisy Spring or Jovan Monsieur better for summer or winter?

Daisy Spring suits daytime wear; Jovan Monsieur suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Daisy Spring and Jovan Monsieur?

Daisy Spring has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Palisander Rosewood, a base of Cardamom. Jovan Monsieur has top notes of Coriander, Palisander Rosewood, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Amber and Civet.