Fragrance comparison

One Man Show vs Russian Woman

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 3,133 ratings analysed

5 wins

One Man Show

Jacques Bogart

3.743,122 votes

Rank #891 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Russian Woman

Leaders

3.1811 votes

Rank #64,604 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

One Man Show takes 5 of 5 categories.

One Man Show
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Russian Woman
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

One Man Show5/5

Russian Woman0/5

Ratings & consensus: One Man Show
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: One Man Show
Sillage & projection: One Man Show
Value for money: One Man Show
Versatility: Not scored
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

One Man ShowJacques Bogart

Russian WomanLeaders

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 3,122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.18/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

Category winnerOne Man ShowRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

44%Like

9%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

2,745 votes

36%Love

9%Like

0%Ok

45%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityOne Man Show

SillageOne Man Show

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value0

Category winnerOne Man ShowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

green69%

earthy61%

floral100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

rose77%

fresh69%

vanilla61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilBergamotArtemisiaCarawayGalbanumBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

Pine Tree NeedlesCarnationPatchouliNutmegSpicesVetiverGeraniumLabdanum

Base

OakmossLeatherCedarSandalwoodStyraxCastoreumAmberTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CoconutPeonyLilacRose

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVanillaNutmegCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg, Cedar and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Russian Woman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 32%Date 21%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#891

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews331

Overall rank#64,604

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOne Man ShowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 …

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Russian Woman by Leaders takes an unusual path through classic feminine perfumery. The spray starts with a quick flash of tart bergamot that gives way within minutes to a powdery floral heart. Here, fresh peony, dewy rose, and cool spring lilac meet a distinctive hint of lactonic coconut. It feels unexpected. You get …

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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, One Man Show or Russian Woman?

One Man Show takes 5 of 5 categories. One Man Show is rated 3.74/5 from 3,122 votes; Russian Woman is rated 3.18/5 from 11 votes. Choose One Man Show for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Russian Woman for a floral and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, One Man Show or Russian Woman?

One Man Show lasts longest (One Man Show 76/100, Russian Woman 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, One Man Show or Russian Woman?

One Man Show projects furthest (One Man Show 70/100, Russian Woman 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do One Man Show and Russian Woman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is One Man Show or Russian Woman better for summer or winter?

Russian Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in One Man Show and Russian Woman?

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. Russian Woman has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Coconut, Peony, Lilac and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Nutmeg and Cedar.