Fragrance comparison

Jovan Man vs Мой король Shaik

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

3 wins

Jovan Man

Jovan

4.754 votes

Rank #39,663 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Мой король Shaik

Vinci

—0 votes

Rank #70,118 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jovan Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

Jovan Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Мой король Shaik
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Jovan Man3/4

Мой король Shaik1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jovan ManJovan

Мой король ShaikVinci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 14%Want 63%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity97

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityJovan Man

SillageJovan Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value100

Category winnerМой король ShaikBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

vanilla69%

earthy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, 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

Notes

GeraniumCloveVanillaBasilMuskPatchouliLavenderCinnamonOakmossVetiverRed AppleBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBasil, Bergamot, Lavender and Patchouli. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

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#39,663

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJovan ManHigher 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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Мой король Shaik by Vinci introduces a fresh perspective to budget-friendly masculinity. This modern formulation balances bright bergamot and red apple before settling into a warm, spice-forward base. It provides everyday utility for those wanting a traditional masculine profile without high cost.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Jovan Man or Мой король Shaik?

Jovan Man lasts longest (Jovan Man 97/100, Мой король Shaik 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jovan Man or Мой король Shaik?

Jovan Man projects furthest (Jovan Man 71/100, Мой король Shaik 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jovan Man and Мой король Shaik smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Lavender and Patchouli.

Is Jovan Man or Мой король Shaik better for summer or winter?

Jovan Man suits evening wear; Мой король Shaik suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jovan Man and Мой король Shaik?

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. Мой король Shaik features Geranium, Clove, Vanilla, Basil and Musk.