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Severus Snape vs One Man Show

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

Updated 3,126 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

One Man Show takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Severus Snape

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • One Man Show

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

Severus Snape0/4
One Man Show4/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
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
Severus SnapeWild Drops Parfums
One Man ShowJacques Bogart
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
5.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%
3.74/ 5 · 3,122 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

30%Love
44%Like
9%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate

2,745 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate100
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityOne Man Show

SillageOne Man Show

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value88
Category winnerOne Man ShowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic90%
leather80%
amber70%
powdery60%
musky50%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
green69%
earthy61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
ChrysanthemumGalbanumMahoganyWhiskey
Heart
SandalwoodLabdanumLeatherCarawayTobaccoCedarTeaOak
Base
Orris RootCastoreumAgarwoodVetiverAmberMusk
Top
BasilBergamotArtemisiaCarawayGalbanumBrazilian Rosewood
Heart
Pine Tree NeedlesCarnationPatchouliNutmegSpicesVetiverGeraniumLabdanum
Base
OakmossLeatherCedarSandalwoodStyraxCastoreumAmberTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Sandalwood, Labdanum and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Spring82
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Men94
Unisex5
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,349

PerfumerAnna Nikishina

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#924

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews331

Category winnerOne Man ShowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Severus Snape leans dark, woody, and aromatic, with a stern opening of galbanum, chrysanthemum, and whiskey before leather, tobacco, tea, and dry woods take over. The mood is herbal, resinous, and slightly powdery rather than sweet. This is the kind of scent that may suit wearers who enjoy atmospheric woods, old-libra…

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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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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

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Severus Snape or One Man Show?

One Man Show takes 4 of 4 categories. Severus Snape is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; One Man Show is rated 3.74/5 from 3,122 votes. Choose Severus Snape for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose One Man Show for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Severus Snape or One Man Show?

One Man Show lasts longest (One Man Show 76/100, Severus Snape 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Severus Snape or One Man Show?

One Man Show projects furthest (One Man Show 70/100, Severus Snape 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Severus Snape and One Man Show smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Sandalwood, Labdanum and Leather.

Is Severus Snape or One Man Show better for summer or winter?

Severus Snape suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Severus Snape and One Man Show?

Severus Snape has top notes of Chrysanthemum, Galbanum, Mahogany and Whiskey, heart notes of Sandalwood, Labdanum, Leather and Caraway, a base of Orris Root, Castoreum, Agarwood and Vetiver. 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.

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