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Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette vs One Man Show

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

Updated 7,553 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

One Man Show takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • One Man Show

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette3/7
One Man Show4/7
Ratings & consensus
Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette
Community sentiment
Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette
Longevity
One Man Show
Sillage & projection
One Man Show
Value for money
One Man Show
Versatility
Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette
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
Habit Rouge Eau de ToiletteGuerlain
One Man ShowJacques Bogart
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.19/ 5 · 4,431 votes
Have 55%Had 15%Want 30%
3.74/ 5 · 3,122 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerHabit Rouge Eau de ToiletteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
49%Love
34%Like
4%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate

4,431 votes

30%Love
44%Like
9%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate

2,745 votes

Category winnerHabit Rouge Eau de ToiletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityOne Man Show

SillageOne Man Show

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value65
¤ Price value88
Category winnerOne Man ShowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
vanilla69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
green69%
earthy61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 minutes
LemonBrazilian RosewoodOrangeBergamotLimeTangerineBasil
Heart2 to 3 hours
RoseCarnationSandalwoodCinnamonPatchouliJasmineCedar
Base5 to 9 hours
VanillaLeatherAmberBenzoinOakmossLabdanum
Top
BasilBergamotArtemisiaCarawayGalbanumBrazilian Rosewood
Heart
Pine Tree NeedlesCarnationPatchouliNutmegSpicesVetiverGeraniumLabdanum
Base
OakmossLeatherCedarSandalwoodStyraxCastoreumAmberTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBrazilian Rosewood, Bergamot, Basil and Carnation. Durations are only published for Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring90
Summer47
Fall100
Winter86
Day100
Night83
Spring82
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerHabit Rouge Eau de ToiletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men64
Unisex31
Women4
Men94
Unisex5
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,347

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#928

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews331

Category winnerOne Man ShowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette by Guerlain delivers an unmistakable contrast between bright zest and warm depth. It begins with an energizing blast of tart lemon, fresh lime, orange, and bitter bergamot, shaded by sweet basil and Brazilian rosewood. As the bright initial burst softens, the fragrance reveals a rich floral…

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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 …

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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, Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette or One Man Show?

One Man Show takes 4 of 7 categories. Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette is rated 4.19/5 from 4,431 votes; One Man Show is rated 3.74/5 from 3,122 votes. Choose Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose One Man Show for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette or One Man Show?

One Man Show lasts longest (One Man Show 76/100, Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette or One Man Show?

One Man Show projects furthest (One Man Show 70/100, Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette and One Man Show smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Brazilian Rosewood, Bergamot, Basil and Carnation.

Is Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette or One Man Show better for summer or winter?

For summer, Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. For winter, One Man Show is the stronger pick. Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette and One Man Show?

Habit Rouge Eau de Toilette has top notes of Lemon, Brazilian Rosewood, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Sandalwood and Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Amber and Benzoin. 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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