Funky Machine vs One Man Show
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Funky Machine takes 3 of 5 categories.
Funky MachineChoose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
One Man ShowChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Funky Machine3/5
One Man Show2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Funky Machine
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Funky Machine
- Sillage & projection
- Funky Machine
- Value for money
- One Man Show
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- One Man Show
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Funky MachineSpace FluidOne Man ShowJacques BogartWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.27/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 7%Had 3%Want 90%
3.74/ 5 · 3,122 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerFunky MachineRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate82%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
18%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
30%Love
44%Like
9%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate
2,745 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFunky Machine
SillageFunky Machine
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOne Man ShowBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
aromatic88%
smoky77%
woody65%
fresh spicy53%
green42%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
green69%
earthy61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
CastoreumBirch TarLeatherTomatoCoffee TreeFirViolet LeafBasilRumPatchouliCorianderRose
No top / heart / base split published
Top
BasilBergamotArtemisiaCarawayGalbanumBrazilian Rosewood
Heart
Pine Tree NeedlesCarnationPatchouliNutmegSpicesVetiverGeraniumLabdanum
Base
OakmossLeatherCedarSandalwoodStyraxCastoreumAmberTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesCastoreum, Leather, Basil and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Funky Machine, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring57
Summer0
Fall100
Winter86
Day80
Night100
Spring82
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36,279
PerfumerMarkéta Maf
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#928
PerfumerRoger Pellegrino
Launched—
Reviews331
Category winnerOne Man ShowHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFunky Machine by Space Fluid hits the senses like walking into a vintage motorcycle garage that doubles as an artisan leather workshop. The opening explodes with charred birch tar and cracked black pepper, giving an immediate sensation of warm engine oil and pitch-black charcoal. As that initial blast settles, dark ru…
Reviews →One Man Show is a rugged, unapologetically masculine chypre from 1980. It opens with a sharp, herbal blast of basil and pine needles, settling into a complex, mossy base with touches of leather and castoreum. This is an affordable, retro powerhouse for men who appreciate bold, no-nonsense scents that command presence …
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, Funky Machine or One Man Show?
Funky Machine takes 3 of 5 categories. Funky Machine is rated 4.27/5 from 11 votes; One Man Show is rated 3.74/5 from 3,122 votes. Choose Funky Machine for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose One Man Show for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Funky Machine or One Man Show?
They last about the same: Funky Machine 77/100, One Man Show 76/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Funky Machine or One Man Show?
Projection is very close: Funky Machine 71/100, One Man Show 70/100 for sillage.
Do Funky Machine and One Man Show smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Castoreum, Leather, Basil and Patchouli.
Is Funky Machine or One Man Show better for summer or winter?
Funky Machine suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Funky Machine and One Man Show?
Funky Machine features Castoreum, Birch Tar, Leather, Tomato and Coffee Tree. One Man Show has top notes of Basil, Bergamot, Artemisia and Caraway, heart notes of Pine Tree Needles, Carnation, Patchouli and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Cedar and Sandalwood.
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