Fragrance comparison

One Man Show vs Versace L'Homme

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 5,702 ratings analysed

5 wins

One Man Show

Jacques Bogart

3.743,122 votes

Rank #890 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Versace L'Homme

Versace

3.832,580 votes

Rank #24,536 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

One Man Show takes 5 of 7 categories.

One Man Show
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Versace L'Homme
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.

One Man Show5/7

Versace L'Homme1/7

Ratings & consensus: Versace L'Homme
Community sentiment: One Man Show
Longevity: One Man Show
Sillage & projection: One Man Show
Value for money: One Man Show
Versatility: Tie
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

Versace L'HommeVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 3,122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 2,580 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerVersace L'HommeRating 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

37%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

16%Dislike

5%Hate

2,580 votes

Category winnerOne Man ShowMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityOne Man Show

SillageOne Man Show

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value77

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%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

green69%

leather61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm 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

Top20-30 mins

LemonBasilBergamotPetitgrainGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationCinnamonPatchouliSandalwoodRoseCedarJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherOakmossMuskVanillaLabdanumAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBasil, Bergamot, Carnation and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Versace L'Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Men95

Unisex4

Women0

Work 36%Casual 28%Date 23%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#890

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews331

Overall rank#24,536

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

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 …

Reviews →

Versace L'Homme is a throwback powerhouse from 1984 that refuses to apologize. It hits your skin with a brisk burst of bitter lemon, herbal basil, and crisp petitgrain. That sharp citrus flash calms down after ten minutes. As the top notes evaporate, a warm heart of spicy carnation, cinnamon, and dry cedar takes over.…

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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 Versace L'Homme?

One Man Show takes 5 of 7 categories. One Man Show is rated 3.74/5 from 3,122 votes; Versace L'Homme is rated 3.83/5 from 2,580 votes. Choose One Man Show for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Versace L'Homme for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, One Man Show or Versace L'Homme?

One Man Show lasts longest (One Man Show 76/100, Versace L'Homme 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, One Man Show or Versace L'Homme?

One Man Show projects furthest (One Man Show 70/100, Versace L'Homme 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do One Man Show and Versace L'Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Carnation and Patchouli.

Is One Man Show or Versace L'Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, One Man Show is the stronger pick. For winter, One Man Show is the stronger pick. Versace L'Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in One Man Show and Versace L'Homme?

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. Versace L'Homme has top notes of Lemon, Basil, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Carnation, Cinnamon, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Musk and Vanilla.