Fragrance comparison

Jovan Monsieur vs Rose Poivree

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 692 ratings analysed

3 wins

Jovan Monsieur

Jovan

4.758 votes

Rank #34,347 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Rose Poivree

The Different Company

3.40684 votes

Rank #5,486 AromaticRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jovan Monsieur takes 3 of 4 categories.

Jovan Monsieur
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Rose Poivree
Choose it for a aromatic and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Jovan Monsieur3/4

Rose Poivree1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jovan MonsieurJovan

Rose PoivreeThe Different Company

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%

3.40/ 5 · 684 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

88%Love

0%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

37%Love

36%Like

3%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

541 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityJovan Monsieur

SillageJovan Monsieur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value52

Category winnerJovan MonsieurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

rose92%

soft spicy84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

animalic61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderPalisander RosewoodBergamotLemonCardamom

Heart

RoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base

PatchouliOakmossAmberCivetSandalwoodVetiver

Top

CorianderBlack PepperPink Pepper

Heart

Rose

Base

CivetVetiver

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Rose, Civet and Vetiver. 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

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day40

Night100

Spring55

Summer33

Fall100

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men2

Unisex67

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,347

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,486

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews94

Category winnerRose PoivreeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jovan Monsieur opens with a sharp burst of coriander and palisander rosewood, quickly settling into a classical earthy profile. Developed as an easygoing option for daily wear, it relies on a traditional blend of oakmoss, patchouli, and vetiver to ground its floral elements. This composition targets men looking for a …

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Rose Poivree by The Different Company offers a bracing, unconventional take on rose. Perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena balances the floral heart with intense coriander, black pepper, and pink pepper. The base incorporates civet and vetiver, resulting in a scent that favors earthy and spicy qualities over sugary sweetness. I…

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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 is better, Jovan Monsieur or Rose Poivree?

Jovan Monsieur takes 3 of 4 categories. Jovan Monsieur is rated 4.75/5 from 8 votes; Rose Poivree is rated 3.40/5 from 684 votes. Choose Jovan Monsieur for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Rose Poivree for a aromatic and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Jovan Monsieur or Rose Poivree?

Jovan Monsieur lasts longest (Jovan Monsieur 71/100, Rose Poivree 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jovan Monsieur or Rose Poivree?

Jovan Monsieur projects furthest (Jovan Monsieur 67/100, Rose Poivree 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jovan Monsieur and Rose Poivree smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander, Rose, Civet and Vetiver.

Is Jovan Monsieur or Rose Poivree better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Jovan Monsieur and Rose Poivree?

Jovan Monsieur has top notes of Coriander, Palisander Rosewood, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Amber and Civet. Rose Poivree has top notes of Coriander, Black Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose, a base of Civet and Vetiver.