Fragrance comparison

Hero vs One Man Show

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 3,144 ratings analysed

Hero

Prince Matchabelli

3.9122 votes

Rank #23,497 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

One Man Show

Jacques Bogart

3.743,122 votes

Rank #915 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

One Man Show takes 5 of 5 categories.

Hero
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
One Man Show
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Hero0/5

One Man Show5/5

Ratings & consensus: One Man Show
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: One Man Show
Sillage & projection: One Man Show
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

HeroPrince Matchabelli

One Man ShowJacques Bogart

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 33%Had 28%Want 39%

3.74/ 5 · 3,122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerOne Man ShowRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

22 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

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityOne Man Show

SillageOne Man Show

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value88

Category winnerOne Man ShowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

green69%

earthy61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SandalwoodVanillaFir ResinBergamotLavenderGeraniumOakmossSpicesCedarGreen NotesCitrusMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BasilBergamotArtemisiaCarawayGalbanumBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

Pine Tree NeedlesCarnationPatchouliNutmegSpicesVetiverGeraniumLabdanum

Base

OakmossLeatherCedarSandalwoodStyraxCastoreumAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Bergamot, Geranium and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Hero, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall91

Winter45

Day100

Night17

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,497

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#915

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews331

Category winnerOne Man ShowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hero by Prince Matchabelli delivers an uncomplicated, clean profile anchored in classic barbershop freshness. Released in 1988, it opens with bright bergamot and brisk citrus paired with fresh green notes and soft lavender. As the initial brightness settles, the heart brings forward geranium, subtle spices, and a powd…

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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, Hero or One Man Show?

One Man Show takes 5 of 5 categories. Hero is rated 3.91/5 from 22 votes; One Man Show is rated 3.74/5 from 3,122 votes. Choose Hero for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose One Man Show for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Hero or One Man Show?

One Man Show lasts longest (One Man Show 76/100, Hero 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hero or One Man Show?

One Man Show projects furthest (One Man Show 70/100, Hero 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hero and One Man Show smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Bergamot, Geranium and Oakmoss.

Is Hero or One Man Show better for summer or winter?

Hero suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hero and One Man Show?

Hero features Sandalwood, Vanilla, Fir Resin, Bergamot and Lavender. 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.