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One Man Show vs Vert

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

Updated 3,135 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

One Man Show takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • One Man Show

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

  • Vert

    Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

One Man Show4/5
Vert1/5
Ratings & consensus
Vert
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
VertClandestine Laboratories
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.74/ 5 · 3,122 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.31/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 20%Had 3%Want 78%
Category winnerVertRating 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

69%Love
8%Like
8%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityOne Man Show

SillageOne Man Show

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value88
¤ Price value60
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%
aromatic100%
green92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
leather61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, 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
Notes
GalbanumCastoreumYuzuBergamotGeraniumLemonLimeLavenderMarjoramCorianderJasmineHemlock

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Galbanum, Geranium and Castoreum. Durations are only published for Vert, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring82
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer56
Fall67
Winter44
Day100
Night86
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men94
Unisex5
Women1
Men38
Unisex63
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#924

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews331

Overall rank#37,595

PerfumerMark Sage

Launched—

Reviews3

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 →

Vert by Clandestine Laboratories presents an electric, razor-sharp green profile built around natural resins and vivid tart fruit. The opening bursts open with tart yuzu, key lime, lemon, and bergamot, delivering a sharp citrus punch that borders on sour candy brightness. Beneath that lively top layer, bitter galbanum…

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, One Man Show or Vert?

One Man Show takes 4 of 5 categories. One Man Show is rated 3.74/5 from 3,122 votes; Vert is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose One Man Show for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Vert for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, One Man Show or Vert?

One Man Show lasts longest (One Man Show 76/100, Vert 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, One Man Show or Vert?

One Man Show projects furthest (One Man Show 70/100, Vert 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do One Man Show and Vert smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Galbanum, Geranium and Castoreum.

Is One Man Show or Vert better for summer or winter?

Vert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in One Man Show and Vert?

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. Vert features Galbanum, Castoreum, Yuzu, Bergamot and Geranium.

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