Fragrance comparison

Elegant vs MTV Man

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

3 wins

Elegant

Johan B

4.006 votes

Rank #42,339 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

MTV Man

MTV Perfumes

4.0424 votes

Rank #32,802 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elegant takes 3 of 5 categories.

Elegant
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
MTV Man
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Elegant3/5

MTV Man2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElegantJohan B

MTV ManMTV Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 28%Had 17%Want 56%

4.04/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 50%Had 28%Want 22%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

21%Love

67%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityElegant

SillageElegant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value84

Category winnerMTV ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

citrus100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamotMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

NeroliRosemarySage

Base6-8 hrs

AmberVanillaSandalwoodPatchouliTobaccoChocolate

Top15-30 mins

Red AppleMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

SagePepper

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliTobaccoResinWoody Notes

Category winnerElegantLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring69

Summer54

Fall85

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Date 32%Casual 29%Party 22%Work 17%

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Casual 39%Work 25%Party 19%Date 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#32,802

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMTV ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Johan B Elegant delivers an energetic burst of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin orange spiked with a bite of crushed cardamom. The initial blast hits fast and sharp. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus flash settles into a herbal heart of rosemary, sage, and neroli. That early freshness does not linger all day. A heavy ba…

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MTV Man by MTV Perfumes is a straightforward woody aromatic scent built for casual comfort. It sprays on with an energetic pop. Crisp red apple immediately clashes with tart mandarin orange and sweet orange peel. Give it three minutes for the initial alcohol mist to clear. A brisk heart of clary sage and cracked black…

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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, Elegant or MTV Man?

Elegant takes 3 of 5 categories. Elegant is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes; MTV Man is rated 4.04/5 from 24 votes. Choose Elegant for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose MTV Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Elegant or MTV Man?

Elegant lasts longest (Elegant 76/100, MTV Man 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elegant or MTV Man?

Elegant projects furthest (Elegant 67/100, MTV Man 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elegant and MTV Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sage, Patchouli and Tobacco.

Is Elegant or MTV Man better for summer or winter?

Elegant suits evening wear; MTV Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elegant and MTV Man?

Elegant has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Neroli, Rosemary and Sage, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Patchouli. MTV Man has top notes of Red Apple, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Sage and Pepper, a base of Patchouli, Tobacco, Resin and Woody Notes.