Fragrance comparison

London Spirit For Men vs Jovan Man

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

London Spirit For Men

Lee Cooper Originals

3.628 votes

Rank #50,886 Fresh SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Jovan Man

Jovan

4.754 votes

Rank #39,333 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jovan Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

London Spirit For Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jovan Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

London Spirit For Men1/4

Jovan Man3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

London Spirit For MenLee Cooper Originals

Jovan ManJovan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 45%Had 20%Want 35%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 14%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity97

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityJovan Man

SillageJovan Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value0

Category winnerLondon Spirit For MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

citrus61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotBasilApple Blossom

Heart1-2 hrs

Rose

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

Top

AniseBasilBergamotLavenderLemonPetitgrain

Heart

RosePatchouliSandalwoodVetiverCarnationCinnamonGeraniumCedar

Base

MuskCastoreumOakmossLabdanumLeatherTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Basil, Rose and Vanilla. Durations are only published for London Spirit For Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Casual 40%Work 31%Date 19%Party 10%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,886

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#39,333

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJovan ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

London Spirit For Men by Lee Cooper Originals delivers an easygoing twist on the classic oriental fougere style. The first spray brings a crisp burst of bergamot and crisp apple blossom, immediately sharpened by aromatic sweet basil. Give it ten minutes. The herbal bite softens as a velvety rose note quietly emerges i…

Reviews →

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 →

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, London Spirit For Men or Jovan Man?

Jovan Man takes 3 of 4 categories. London Spirit For Men is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes; Jovan Man is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose London Spirit For Men for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jovan Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, London Spirit For Men or Jovan Man?

Jovan Man lasts longest (Jovan Man 97/100, London Spirit For Men 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, London Spirit For Men or Jovan Man?

Jovan Man projects furthest (Jovan Man 71/100, London Spirit For Men 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do London Spirit For Men and Jovan Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Basil, Rose and Vanilla.

Is London Spirit For Men or Jovan Man better for summer or winter?

London Spirit For Men suits daytime wear; Jovan Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in London Spirit For Men and Jovan Man?

London Spirit For Men has top notes of Bergamot, Basil and Apple Blossom, heart notes of Rose, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. 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.