Fragrance comparison

Pyrgos vs Jovan Man

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

Pyrgos

Sigilli

3.8747 votes

Rank #11,600 Fresh SpicyAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Jovan Man

Jovan

4.754 votes

Rank #38,303 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Pyrgos
Choose it for a fresh spicy and anis character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Jovan Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Pyrgos2/4

Jovan Man2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PyrgosSigilli

Jovan ManJovan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

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

41%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity97

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityJovan Man

SillageJovan Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value0

Category winnerPyrgosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

anis92%

soft spicy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

cinnamon61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

citrus61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WatercressBergamotLavender

Heart

AniseOreganoCinnamon

Base

Spices

Top

AniseBasilBergamotLavenderLemonPetitgrain

Heart

RosePatchouliSandalwoodVetiverCarnationCinnamonGeraniumCedar

Base

MuskCastoreumOakmossLabdanumLeatherTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Anise and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,600

PerfumerEnrico Buccella

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#38,303

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPyrgosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pyrgos is an unusual aromatic spice scent built around hot anise, cinnamon and herbs. It opens brisk and green with bergamot, lavender and watercress, then quickly turns red-hot, sweet, peppery and slightly medicinal, with oregano giving it a camphorous bite. It suits wearers who enjoy character more than softness. De…

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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.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pyrgos or Jovan Man?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Pyrgos is rated 3.87/5 from 47 votes; Jovan Man is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Pyrgos for a fresh spicy and anis character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Jovan Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pyrgos or Jovan Man?

Jovan Man lasts longest (Jovan Man 97/100, Pyrgos 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pyrgos or Jovan Man?

Jovan Man projects furthest (Jovan Man 71/100, Pyrgos 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pyrgos and Jovan Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Anise and Cinnamon.

Is Pyrgos or Jovan Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pyrgos and Jovan Man?

Pyrgos has top notes of Watercress, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Anise, Oregano and Cinnamon, a base of Spices. 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.