Fragrance comparison

Jovan Man vs One Man Show

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,126 ratings analysed

Jovan Man

Jovan

4.754 votes

Rank #43,614 WoodyAromatic

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65%scent match

Closely related

One Man Show

Jacques Bogart

3.743,122 votes

Rank #924 WoodyAromatic

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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.
One Man Show
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Jovan Man2/4

One Man Show2/4

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

Jovan ManJovan

One Man ShowJacques Bogart

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 14%Want 63%

3.74/ 5 · 3,122 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

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

⏱ Longevity97

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityJovan Man

SillageJovan Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value88

Category winnerOne Man ShowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

green69%

earthy61%

Scent match65%Closely related · 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

BasilBergamotArtemisiaCarawayGalbanumBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

Pine Tree NeedlesCarnationPatchouliNutmegSpicesVetiverGeraniumLabdanum

Base

OakmossLeatherCedarSandalwoodStyraxCastoreumAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBasil, Bergamot, 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

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,614

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#924

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews331

Category winnerOne Man ShowHigher 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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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, Jovan Man or One Man Show?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Jovan Man is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; One Man Show is rated 3.74/5 from 3,122 votes. Choose Jovan Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose One Man Show for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Jovan Man or One Man Show?

Jovan Man lasts longest (Jovan Man 97/100, One Man Show 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jovan Man or One Man Show?

Projection is very close: Jovan Man 71/100, One Man Show 70/100 for sillage.

Do Jovan Man and One Man Show smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

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

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

What are the notes in Jovan Man and One Man Show?

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. 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.