Fragrance comparison

Jovan Man vs Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 31 ratings analysed

Jovan Man

Jovan

4.754 votes

Rank #41,516 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil

Le Labo

4.4427 votes

Rank #18,663 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Jovan Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Jovan Man2/4

Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jovan Man
Sillage & projection: Jovan Man
Value for money: Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jovan ManJovan

Labdanum 18 Perfume OilLe Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 14%Want 63%

4.44/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 32%Had 12%Want 56%

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

63%Love

26%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity97

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityJovan Man

SillageJovan Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLabdanum 18 Perfume OilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

citrus61%

amber100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

leather77%

musky69%

smoky61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AniseBasilBergamotLavenderLemonPetitgrain

Heart

RosePatchouliSandalwoodVetiverCarnationCinnamonGeraniumCedar

Base

MuskCastoreumOakmossLabdanumLeatherTonka BeanVanilla

Notes

LabdanumCastoreumTonka BeanVanilaPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Castoreum, Labdanum and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring64

Summer64

Fall100

Winter91

Day90

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,516

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,663

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerLabdanum 18 Perfume OilHigher 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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Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil by Le Labo is a concentrated, resinous oriental fragrance built around rich labdanum, dark castoreum, and creamy tonka bean. Formulated as an alcohol-free oil dropper, it melts directly into the skin to produce a quiet amber warmth supported by sweet vanila and earthy patchouli. Wearers experie…

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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 Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Jovan Man is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil is rated 4.44/5 from 27 votes. Choose Jovan Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jovan Man or Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil?

Jovan Man lasts longest (Jovan Man 97/100, Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jovan Man or Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil?

Jovan Man projects furthest (Jovan Man 71/100, Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jovan Man and Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and musky accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Castoreum, Labdanum and Tonka Bean.

Is Jovan Man or Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil better for summer or winter?

Jovan Man suits evening wear; Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jovan Man and Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil?

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. Labdanum 18 Perfume Oil features Labdanum, Castoreum, Tonka Bean, Vanila and Patchouli.