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One Man Show vs Silver Blue

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

Updated 3,869 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silver Blue takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • One Man Show

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Silver Blue

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

One Man Show3/7
Silver Blue4/7
Ratings & consensus
Silver Blue
Community sentiment
Silver Blue
Longevity
Silver Blue
Sillage & projection
Silver Blue
Value for money
One Man Show
Versatility
One Man Show
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
Silver BlueMancera
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.74/ 5 · 3,122 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.17/ 5 · 747 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerSilver BlueRating 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

50%Love
31%Like
9%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate

747 votes

Category winnerSilver BlueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevitySilver Blue

SillageSilver Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value88
¤ Price value56
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%
amber100%
woody92%
caramel84%
warm spicy77%
earthy69%
patchouli61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and earthy

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
SpicesBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
CaramelAmberLabdanum
Base8-12 hrs
Precious WoodsPatchouliOakmoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Patchouli, Spices and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Silver Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring82
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring69
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Category winnerOne Man ShowMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men94
Unisex5
Women1
Men74
Unisex22
Women4
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#911

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews331

Overall rank#1,390

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews123

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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Forget what the name implies. Mancera Silver Blue is not a crisp oceanic cologne or a sporty citrus splash. Instead, it unleashes a rich blast of warm spices and zesty bergamot before settling into gooey caramel, golden amber, and deep resinous labdanum. Earthy patchouli and dry woods balance the confectionary sweetne…

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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 Silver Blue?

Silver Blue takes 4 of 7 categories. One Man Show is rated 3.74/5 from 3,122 votes; Silver Blue is rated 4.17/5 from 747 votes. Choose One Man Show for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Silver Blue for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, One Man Show or Silver Blue?

Silver Blue lasts longest (Silver Blue 80/100, One Man Show 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, One Man Show or Silver Blue?

Projection is very close: Silver Blue 71/100, One Man Show 70/100 for sillage.

Do One Man Show and Silver Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Patchouli, Spices and Labdanum.

Is One Man Show or Silver Blue better for summer or winter?

For summer, One Man Show is the stronger pick. For winter, One Man Show is the stronger pick. Silver Blue suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in One Man Show and Silver Blue?

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. Silver Blue has top notes of Spices and Bergamot, heart notes of Caramel, Amber and Labdanum, a base of Precious Woods, Patchouli and Oakmoss.

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