Fragrance comparison

Maroc vs Jovan Monsieur

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

Maroc

Charles Revson

4.5054 votes

Rank #30,162 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Jovan Monsieur

Jovan

4.758 votes

Rank #36,337 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

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

Maroc2/4

Jovan Monsieur2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarocCharles Revson

Jovan MonsieurJovan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

4.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

74%Love

13%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

54 votes

88%Love

0%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityJovan Monsieur

SillageMaroc

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value67

Category winnerJovan MonsieurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

rose77%

musky69%

animalic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

amber61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

HoneyGeraniumCorianderBergamotAldehydes

Heart2-4 hrs

Moroccan RoseWhite RoseMoroccan Jasmine

Base7-10+ hrs

OakmossPatchouliPalisander RosewoodOrris RootVetiverCivetAmbergrisMusk

Top

CorianderPalisander RosewoodBergamotLemonCardamom

Heart

RoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base

PatchouliOakmossAmberCivetSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Coriander, Bergamot and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Maroc, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer19

Fall100

Winter69

Day79

Night100

Spring100

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Date 35%Party 24%Casual 22%Work 19%

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,162

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarocHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maroc by Charles Revson is an unapologetic, vintage chypre packed with wild Moroccan rose, dark oakmoss, and pungent raw honey. The opening hits fast. A fizzy rush of coriander, aldehydes, and sharp green geranium cuts straight through the air before settling into velvety rose petals. Earthy patchouli and animalic civ…

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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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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, Maroc or Jovan Monsieur?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Maroc is rated 4.50/5 from 54 votes; Jovan Monsieur is rated 4.75/5 from 8 votes. Choose Maroc for a woody and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Jovan Monsieur for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Maroc or Jovan Monsieur?

They last about the same: Jovan Monsieur 71/100, Maroc 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Maroc or Jovan Monsieur?

Maroc projects furthest (Maroc 72/100, Jovan Monsieur 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maroc and Jovan Monsieur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Geranium, Coriander, Bergamot and Oakmoss.

Is Maroc or Jovan Monsieur better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Maroc and Jovan Monsieur?

Maroc has top notes of Honey, Geranium, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Moroccan Rose, White Rose and Moroccan Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Palisander Rosewood and Orris Root. 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.