Jovan Monsieur vs Symphony
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Jovan Monsieur takes 1 of 1 categories.
Jovan MonsieurChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
SymphonyChoose it for a earthy and aromatic character.
Jovan Monsieur1/1
Symphony0/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Jovan Monsieur
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Jovan MonsieurJovanSymphonySensor I AmWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.75/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%
1.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate88%Love
0%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
0%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
100%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
warm spicy77%
white floral69%
amber61%
earthy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
mossy77%
rose69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, earthy and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CorianderPalisander RosewoodBergamotLemonCardamom
Heart
RoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium
Base
PatchouliOakmossAmberCivetSandalwoodVetiver
Top
CardamomGreen Mandarin
Heart
JasmineRose
Base
OakmossVetiver
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Rose, Jasmine and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer40
Fall100
Winter80
Day40
Night100
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#38,813
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#79,191
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerJovan MonsieurHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJovan 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 …
Reviews →Symphony by Sensor I Am balances bright, spicy cardamom against a damp, earthy base of vetiver and oakmoss. Launched in 2022, this unisex scent eschews traditional sweet florals in favor of a rugged, green structure. It is designed for those who appreciate dry, forest-like aromas during cool, rainy autumn days.
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Jovan Monsieur or Symphony?
Jovan Monsieur takes 1 of 1 categories. Jovan Monsieur is rated 4.75/5 from 8 votes; Symphony is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Jovan Monsieur for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Symphony for a earthy and aromatic character.
Do Jovan Monsieur and Symphony smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, earthy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Rose, Jasmine and Oakmoss.
Is Jovan Monsieur or Symphony better for summer or winter?
Jovan Monsieur suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Jovan Monsieur and Symphony?
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. Symphony has top notes of Cardamom and Green Mandarin, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Oakmoss and Vetiver.
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