Fragrance comparison

Jovan Man vs Vendetta Uomo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 209 ratings analysed

Jovan Man

Jovan

4.754 votes

Rank #43,614 WoodyAromatic

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62%scent match

Closely related

Vendetta Uomo

Valentino

4.30205 votes

Rank #3,977 AmberAromatic

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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.
Vendetta Uomo
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Jovan Man2/4

Vendetta Uomo2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jovan ManJovan

Vendetta UomoValentino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 14%Want 63%

4.30/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 69%Had 31%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

52%Love

36%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

205 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity97

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityJovan Man

SillageJovan Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value63

Category winnerVendetta UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

citrus61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, 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

Top15-30 mins

BasilBergamotGreen NotesCorianderLemonAldehydes

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverCinnamonCedarGeraniumPatchouliJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumOakmossBenzoinLeatherAmberTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesBasil, Bergamot, Lemon and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Vendetta Uomo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day87

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,614

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,977

PerfumerEdouard Fléchier

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerVendetta UomoHigher 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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Valentino Vendetta Uomo is a rich leather and aromatic chypre released in 1991 that bridges crisp barbershop greenery with deep resinous warmth. The fragrance opens with a sharp flash of lemon, fresh basil, and sparkling aldehydes, creating an invigorating clean feel reminiscent of vintage Italian grooming soaps. As t…

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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 Vendetta Uomo?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Jovan Man is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Vendetta Uomo is rated 4.30/5 from 205 votes. Choose Jovan Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Vendetta Uomo for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jovan Man or Vendetta Uomo?

Jovan Man lasts longest (Jovan Man 97/100, Vendetta Uomo 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jovan Man or Vendetta Uomo?

Jovan Man projects furthest (Jovan Man 71/100, Vendetta Uomo 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jovan Man and Vendetta Uomo smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Lemon and Patchouli.

Is Jovan Man or Vendetta Uomo better for summer or winter?

Jovan Man suits evening wear; Vendetta Uomo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jovan Man and Vendetta Uomo?

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. Vendetta Uomo has top notes of Basil, Bergamot, Green Notes and Coriander, heart notes of Vetiver, Cinnamon, Cedar and Geranium, a base of Labdanum, Oakmoss, Benzoin and Leather.