Macassar vs One Man Show
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Macassar takes 5 of 7 categories.
MacassarChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
One Man ShowChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Macassar5/7
One Man Show2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Macassar
- Community sentiment
- Macassar
- Longevity
- Macassar
- Sillage & projection
- Macassar
- Value for money
- One Man Show
- Versatility
- Macassar
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- One Man Show
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MacassarRochasOne Man ShowJacques BogartWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 350 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
3.74/ 5 · 3,122 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerMacassarRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate65%Love
28%Like
3%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
240 votes
30%Love
44%Like
9%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate
2,745 votes
Category winnerMacassarMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMacassar
SillageMacassar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOne Man ShowBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
leather77%
mossy69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
green69%
earthy61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pine Tree NeedlesArtemisiaGreen NotesFruity NotesBergamot
Heart
PatchouliCedarCarnationJasmineVetiverGeranium
Base
LeatherOakmossMuskAmberCoconut
Top
BasilBergamotArtemisiaCarawayGalbanumBrazilian Rosewood
Heart
Pine Tree NeedlesCarnationPatchouliNutmegSpicesVetiverGeraniumLabdanum
Base
OakmossLeatherCedarSandalwoodStyraxCastoreumAmberTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesPine Tree Needles, Artemisia, Bergamot and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring51
Summer38
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring82
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMacassarMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,022
PerfumerNicolas Mamounas, Roger Pellegrino
Launched—
Reviews67
Overall rank#928
PerfumerRoger Pellegrino
Launched—
Reviews331
Category winnerOne Man ShowHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMacassar by Rochas is an assertive, woody leather fragrance that defines 1980s masculine perfumery. It opens with sharp pine needles and green artemisia, grounding into a base of smoky leather and oakmoss. This is a bold, uncompromising scent that projects authority, perfect for those who appreciate the stark, dry cha…
Reviews →One Man Show is a rugged, unapologetically masculine chypre from 1980. It opens with a sharp, herbal blast of basil and pine needles, settling into a complex, mossy base with touches of leather and castoreum. This is an affordable, retro powerhouse for men who appreciate bold, no-nonsense scents that command presence …
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, Macassar or One Man Show?
Macassar takes 5 of 7 categories. Macassar is rated 4.38/5 from 350 votes; One Man Show is rated 3.74/5 from 3,122 votes. Choose Macassar for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose One Man Show for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Macassar or One Man Show?
Macassar lasts longest (Macassar 82/100, One Man Show 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Macassar or One Man Show?
Projection is very close: Macassar 71/100, One Man Show 70/100 for sillage.
Do Macassar and One Man Show smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Pine Tree Needles, Artemisia, Bergamot and Patchouli.
Is Macassar or One Man Show better for summer or winter?
For summer, Macassar is the stronger pick. For winter, Macassar is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Macassar and One Man Show?
Macassar has top notes of Pine Tree Needles, Artemisia, Green Notes and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedar, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Musk and Amber. One Man Show has top notes of Basil, Bergamot, Artemisia and Caraway, heart notes of Pine Tree Needles, Carnation, Patchouli and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Cedar and Sandalwood.
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