Fragrance comparison

Jovan Man vs Versace L'Homme

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 2,584 ratings analysed

Jovan Man

Jovan

4.754 votes

Rank #39,121 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

71%scent match

Closely related

Versace L'Homme

Versace

3.832,580 votes

Rank #24,536 CitrusWarm Spicy

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.
Versace L'Homme
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Jovan Man2/4

Versace L'Homme2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jovan ManJovan

Versace L'HommeVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 14%Want 63%

3.83/ 5 · 2,580 votes

Have 75%Had 25%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

37%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

16%Dislike

5%Hate

2,580 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity97

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityJovan Man

SillageJovan Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value77

Category winnerVersace L'HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

green69%

leather61%

Scent match71%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AniseBasilBergamotLavenderLemonPetitgrain

Heart

RosePatchouliSandalwoodVetiverCarnationCinnamonGeraniumCedar

Base

MuskCastoreumOakmossLabdanumLeatherTonka BeanVanilla

Top20-30 mins

LemonBasilBergamotPetitgrainGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationCinnamonPatchouliSandalwoodRoseCedarJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherOakmossMuskVanillaLabdanumAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBasil, Bergamot, Lemon and Petitgrain. Durations are only published for Versace L'Homme, 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

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men95

Unisex4

Women0

Work 36%Casual 28%Date 23%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,121

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,536

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVersace L'HommeHigher 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.

Reviews →

Versace L'Homme is a throwback powerhouse from 1984 that refuses to apologize. It hits your skin with a brisk burst of bitter lemon, herbal basil, and crisp petitgrain. That sharp citrus flash calms down after ten minutes. As the top notes evaporate, a warm heart of spicy carnation, cinnamon, and dry cedar takes over.…

Reviews →

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 is better, Jovan Man or Versace L'Homme?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Jovan Man is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Versace L'Homme is rated 3.83/5 from 2,580 votes. Choose Jovan Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Versace L'Homme for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jovan Man or Versace L'Homme?

Jovan Man lasts longest (Jovan Man 97/100, Versace L'Homme 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jovan Man or Versace L'Homme?

Jovan Man projects furthest (Jovan Man 71/100, Versace L'Homme 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jovan Man and Versace L'Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Lemon and Petitgrain.

Is Jovan Man or Versace L'Homme better for summer or winter?

Jovan Man suits evening wear; Versace L'Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jovan Man and Versace L'Homme?

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. Versace L'Homme has top notes of Lemon, Basil, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Carnation, Cinnamon, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Musk and Vanilla.