Fragrance comparison

One Man Show vs Severus Snape

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,126 ratings analysed

4 wins

One Man Show

Jacques Bogart

3.743,122 votes

Rank #924 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Severus Snape

Wild Drops Parfums

5.004 votes

Rank #44,349 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

One Man Show takes 4 of 4 categories.

One Man Show
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Severus Snape
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

One Man Show4/4

Severus Snape0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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

Severus SnapeWild Drops Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 3,122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityOne Man Show

SillageOne Man Show

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value50

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%

woody100%

aromatic90%

leather80%

amber70%

powdery60%

musky50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

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

Top

ChrysanthemumGalbanumMahoganyWhiskey

Heart

SandalwoodLabdanumLeatherCarawayTobaccoCedarTeaOak

Base

Orris RootCastoreumAgarwoodVetiverAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCaraway, Galbanum, Vetiver and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#924

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews331

Overall rank#44,349

PerfumerAnna Nikishina

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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Severus Snape leans dark, woody, and aromatic, with a stern opening of galbanum, chrysanthemum, and whiskey before leather, tobacco, tea, and dry woods take over. The mood is herbal, resinous, and slightly powdery rather than sweet. This is the kind of scent that may suit wearers who enjoy atmospheric woods, old-libra…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, One Man Show or Severus Snape?

One Man Show takes 4 of 4 categories. One Man Show is rated 3.74/5 from 3,122 votes; Severus Snape is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose One Man Show for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Severus Snape for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, One Man Show or Severus Snape?

One Man Show lasts longest (One Man Show 76/100, Severus Snape 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, One Man Show or Severus Snape?

One Man Show projects furthest (One Man Show 70/100, Severus Snape 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do One Man Show and Severus Snape smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Caraway, Galbanum, Vetiver and Labdanum.

Is One Man Show or Severus Snape better for summer or winter?

Severus Snape suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in One Man Show and Severus Snape?

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. Severus Snape has top notes of Chrysanthemum, Galbanum, Mahogany and Whiskey, heart notes of Sandalwood, Labdanum, Leather and Caraway, a base of Orris Root, Castoreum, Agarwood and Vetiver.