Fragrance comparison

Jovan Man vs Vivace

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 177 ratings analysed

Jovan Man

Jovan

4.754 votes

Rank #43,614 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Vivace

Sospiro Perfumes

3.68173 votes

Rank #10,963 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vivace takes 3 of 4 categories.

Jovan Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Vivace
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Jovan Man1/4

Vivace3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jovan ManJovan

VivaceSospiro Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 14%Want 63%

3.68/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 38%

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

33%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

23%Dislike

5%Hate

173 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity97

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityJovan Man

SillageVivace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value33

Category winnerVivaceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

musky84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, woody 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

Top20-30 mins

BasilClary SageOreganoAmalfi Lemon

Heart3-4 hrs

CarnationPatchouliGeraniumCinnamon

Base10-14+ hrs

MuskCastoreumAmberoak mossFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesBasil, Patchouli, Carnation and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Vivace, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring71

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men47

Unisex44

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,614

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,963

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerVivaceHigher 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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Sospiro Perfumes Vivace is an assertive woody chypre that opens with a sharp burst of fresh oregano, crushed basil, and bright Amalfi lemon. The green, savory punch quickly softens as warm cinnamon, geranium, and spicy carnation emerge in the heart, lending a classical European character. As the hours tick on, the sce…

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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 Vivace?

Vivace takes 3 of 4 categories. Jovan Man is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Vivace is rated 3.68/5 from 173 votes. Choose Jovan Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Vivace for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jovan Man or Vivace?

Jovan Man lasts longest (Jovan Man 97/100, Vivace 86/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jovan Man or Vivace?

Vivace projects furthest (Vivace 80/100, Jovan Man 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jovan Man and Vivace smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Patchouli, Carnation and Cinnamon.

Is Jovan Man or Vivace better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Jovan Man and Vivace?

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. Vivace has top notes of Basil, Clary Sage, Oregano and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Musk, Castoreum, Amber and oak moss.