Fragrance comparison

Jovan Man vs Knize Ten

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,006 ratings analysed

Jovan Man

Jovan

4.754 votes

Rank #43,187 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Knize Ten

Knize

4.072,002 votes

Rank #184 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Knize Ten takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Jovan Man1/4

Knize Ten3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jovan ManJovan

Knize TenKnize

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 14%Want 63%

4.07/ 5 · 2,002 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

51%Love

31%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

1,204 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity97

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityJovan Man

SillageKnize Ten

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value74

Category winnerKnize TenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

citrus61%

leather100%

woody92%

animalic84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

smoky61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AniseBasilBergamotLavenderLemonPetitgrain

Heart

RosePatchouliSandalwoodVetiverCarnationCinnamonGeraniumCedar

Base

MuskCastoreumOakmossLabdanumLeatherTonka BeanVanilla

Top

GeraniumRosemaryBergamotOrangePetitgrainAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CarnationPatchouliSandalwoodOrrisTincture of RoseVirginia CedarCinnamonOrange Blossom

Base

LeatherCastoreumoak mossAmberMuskVanilla

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring43

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men77

Unisex20

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,187

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#184

PerfumerFrancois Coty, Vincent Roubert

Launched—

Reviews257

Category winnerKnize TenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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.

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Knize Ten is a historical leather fragrance from the 1920s that defines the rugged, masculine aesthetic. It opens with a sharp, industrial burst of petitgrain and lemon before settling into a deep, animalic base of castoreum and dry leather. This is a scent for the dedicated enthusiast who appreciates uncompromising, …

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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, Jovan Man or Knize Ten?

Knize Ten takes 3 of 4 categories. Jovan Man is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Knize Ten is rated 4.07/5 from 2,002 votes. Choose Jovan Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Knize Ten for a leather and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Jovan Man or Knize Ten?

Jovan Man lasts longest (Jovan Man 97/100, Knize Ten 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jovan Man or Knize Ten?

Projection is very close: Knize Ten 72/100, Jovan Man 71/100 for sillage.

Do Jovan Man and Knize Ten smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Petitgrain, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

Is Jovan Man or Knize Ten better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Jovan Man and Knize Ten?

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. Knize Ten has top notes of Geranium, Rosemary, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Orris, a base of Leather, Castoreum, oak moss and Amber.