Fragrance comparison

Silver Blue vs One Man Show

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 3,869 ratings analysed

4 wins

Silver Blue

Mancera

4.17747 votes

Rank #1,390 AmberWoody

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39%scent match

Some overlap

One Man Show

Jacques Bogart

3.743,122 votes

Rank #911 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Silver Blue takes 4 of 7 categories.

Silver Blue
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
One Man Show
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Silver Blue4/7

One Man Show3/7

Ratings & consensus: Silver Blue
Community sentiment: Silver Blue
Longevity: Silver Blue
Sillage & projection: Silver Blue
Value for money: One Man Show
Versatility: One Man Show
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

Silver BlueMancera

One Man ShowJacques Bogart

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 747 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.74/ 5 · 3,122 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerSilver BlueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

747 votes

30%Love

44%Like

9%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

2,745 votes

Category winnerSilver BlueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySilver Blue

SillageSilver Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value88

Category winnerOne Man ShowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

caramel84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

green69%

earthy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SpicesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CaramelAmberLabdanum

Base8-12 hrs

Precious WoodsPatchouliOakmoss

Top

BasilBergamotArtemisiaCarawayGalbanumBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

Pine Tree NeedlesCarnationPatchouliNutmegSpicesVetiverGeraniumLabdanum

Base

OakmossLeatherCedarSandalwoodStyraxCastoreumAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesSpices, Bergamot, Amber and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Silver Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOne Man ShowMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex22

Women4

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,390

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews123

Overall rank#911

PerfumerRoger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews331

Category winnerOne Man ShowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Forget what the name implies. Mancera Silver Blue is not a crisp oceanic cologne or a sporty citrus splash. Instead, it unleashes a rich blast of warm spices and zesty bergamot before settling into gooey caramel, golden amber, and deep resinous labdanum. Earthy patchouli and dry woods balance the confectionary sweetne…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Silver Blue or One Man Show?

Silver Blue takes 4 of 7 categories. Silver Blue is rated 4.17/5 from 747 votes; One Man Show is rated 3.74/5 from 3,122 votes. Choose Silver Blue for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose One Man Show for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Silver Blue or One Man Show?

Silver Blue lasts longest (Silver Blue 80/100, One Man Show 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silver Blue or One Man Show?

Projection is very close: Silver Blue 71/100, One Man Show 70/100 for sillage.

Do Silver Blue and One Man Show smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and earthy accords. Common notes include Spices, Bergamot, Amber and Labdanum.

Is Silver Blue or One Man Show better for summer or winter?

For summer, Silver Blue is the stronger pick. For winter, Silver Blue is the stronger pick. Silver Blue suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silver Blue and One Man Show?

Silver Blue has top notes of Spices and Bergamot, heart notes of Caramel, Amber and Labdanum, a base of Precious Woods, Patchouli and Oakmoss. 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.