Fragrance comparison

Pour Homme vs Jovan Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

2 wins

Pour Homme

Omar Sharif

4.8312 votes

Rank #19,180 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Jovan Man

Jovan

4.754 votes

Rank #43,307 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pour Homme takes 2 of 4 categories.

Pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Jovan Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Pour Homme2/4

Jovan Man1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jovan Man
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Pour Homme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Pour HommeOmar Sharif

Jovan ManJovan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 28%Had 15%Want 58%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 14%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

83%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

75%Love

25%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

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate96

⏱ Longevity97

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityJovan Man

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value0

Category winnerPour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

leather77%

amber69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

citrus61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilLemonBergamotThymeArtemisiaGreen NotesAldehydes

Heart

CypressCarnationJasmineRoseGeranium

Base

LeatherCastoreumTonka BeanAmberLabdanumVetiverMossPatchouli

Top

AniseBasilBergamotLavenderLemonPetitgrain

Heart

RosePatchouliSandalwoodVetiverCarnationCinnamonGeraniumCedar

Base

MuskCastoreumOakmossLabdanumLeatherTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesBasil, Lemon, Bergamot and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night63

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,180

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#43,307

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pour Homme by Omar Sharif is a sharp, herbal oriental fragrance for men. Released in 1992, it highlights traditional aromatic notes like basil and thyme, grounded by an animalic leather and castoreum base. This scent feels structured and old-school, performing best during crisp autumn evenings or formal occasions when…

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Released in 1977, Jovan Man is an aromatic fougere that captures the rugged, spicy character of vintage drugstore classics. It centers around a dry anise opening that transitions into a heart of dirty rose and warm cedar, offering a reliable, retro vibe for casual daytime wear in cool autumn weather.

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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, Pour Homme or Jovan Man?

Pour Homme takes 2 of 4 categories. Pour Homme is rated 4.83/5 from 12 votes; Jovan Man is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Pour Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Jovan Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pour Homme or Jovan Man?

Jovan Man lasts longest (Jovan Man 97/100, Pour Homme 84/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pour Homme or Jovan Man?

Projection is very close: Pour Homme 71/100, Jovan Man 71/100 for sillage.

Do Pour Homme and Jovan Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Lemon, Bergamot and Carnation.

Is Pour Homme or Jovan Man better for summer or winter?

Pour Homme suits daytime wear; Jovan Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pour Homme and Jovan Man?

Pour Homme has top notes of Basil, Lemon, Bergamot and Thyme, heart notes of Cypress, Carnation, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Leather, Castoreum, Tonka Bean and Amber. Jovan Man has top notes of Anise, Basil, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Vetiver, a base of Musk, Castoreum, Oakmoss and Labdanum.