Fragrance comparison

Jovan Man vs Lavanda

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 96 ratings analysed

Jovan Man

Jovan

4.754 votes

Rank #43,537 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Lavanda

L'Erbolario

3.8492 votes

Rank #16,530 AromaticLavender

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.
Lavanda
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Jovan Man2/4

Lavanda2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jovan ManJovan

LavandaL'Erbolario

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 14%Want 63%

3.84/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 64%Had 36%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

23%Love

52%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity97

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityJovan Man

SillageJovan Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value69

Category winnerLavandaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

lavender88%

fresh spicy77%

soft spicy65%

herbal53%

floral42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh 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

LavenderBlue LavenderCorianderBasilAnise

Heart

Clary SageGeraniumCarnationRose Petals

Base

Tonka BeanMuskWhite MuskSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesAnise, Basil, Lavender 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

Spring100

Summer87

Fall59

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men9

Unisex63

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,537

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,530

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerLavandaHigher 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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L'Erbolario Lavanda opens with a sharp burst of blue lavender, crushed basil, coriander, and star anise. The initial herbal punch feels cool and dry, almost like stepping into an Italian apothecary garden on an early May morning. As the top notes settle, geranium and clary sage bring a peppery botanical heart that pre…

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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 Lavanda?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Jovan Man is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Lavanda is rated 3.84/5 from 92 votes. Choose Jovan Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Lavanda for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Jovan Man or Lavanda?

Jovan Man lasts longest (Jovan Man 97/100, Lavanda 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jovan Man or Lavanda?

Jovan Man projects furthest (Jovan Man 71/100, Lavanda 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jovan Man and Lavanda smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Anise, Basil, Lavender and Sandalwood.

Is Jovan Man or Lavanda better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Jovan Man and Lavanda?

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. Lavanda has top notes of Lavender, Blue Lavender, Coriander and Basil, heart notes of Clary Sage, Geranium, Carnation and Rose Petals, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk, White Musk and Sandalwood.