Fragrance comparison

Hidalgo vs Jovan Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

Hidalgo

Myrurgia

4.5312 votes

Rank #20,012 CitrusAromatic

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59%scent match

Closely related

Jovan Man

Jovan

4.754 votes

Rank #43,614 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Hidalgo
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Jovan Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Hidalgo2/4

Jovan Man2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HidalgoMyrurgia

Jovan ManJovan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.53/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 14%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity97

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityJovan Man

SillageJovan Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value0

Category winnerHidalgoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

citrus61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonVerbenaPetitgrainLemongrass

Heart

CyclamenBasilGeraniumJasmineLavenderClovesCinnamon

Base

OakmossMuskAmbergrisPatchouliTonka BeanVanilla

Top

AniseBasilBergamotLavenderLemonPetitgrain

Heart

RosePatchouliSandalwoodVetiverCarnationCinnamonGeraniumCedar

Base

MuskCastoreumOakmossLabdanumLeatherTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Petitgrain and Basil. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,012

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#43,614

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHidalgoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hidalgo by Myrurgia is a classic citrus aromatic with a sharp, herbal opening and a warmer, spiced base. Lemon, bergamot, verbena and petitgrain give it a brisk first impression, while basil, lavender, clove and cinnamon add an old-school barbershop edge. As it settles, oakmoss, patchouli, musk and vanilla make it sof…

Reviews →

Released in 1977, Jovan Man is an aromatic fougere that captures the rugged, spicy character of vintage drugstore classics. It centers around a dry anise opening that transitions into a heart of dirty rose and warm cedar, offering a reliable, retro vibe for casual daytime wear in cool autumn weather.

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, Hidalgo or Jovan Man?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Hidalgo is rated 4.53/5 from 12 votes; Jovan Man is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Hidalgo for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Jovan Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hidalgo or Jovan Man?

Jovan Man lasts longest (Jovan Man 97/100, Hidalgo 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hidalgo or Jovan Man?

Jovan Man projects furthest (Jovan Man 71/100, Hidalgo 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hidalgo and Jovan Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Petitgrain and Basil.

Is Hidalgo or Jovan Man better for summer or winter?

Hidalgo suits evening wear; Jovan Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hidalgo and Jovan Man?

Hidalgo has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Verbena and Petitgrain, heart notes of Cyclamen, Basil, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Ambergris and Patchouli. Jovan Man has top notes of Anise, Basil, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Vetiver, a base of Musk, Castoreum, Oakmoss and Labdanum.