Symphony vs Jovan Monsieur
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Jovan Monsieur takes 1 of 1 categories.
SymphonyChoose it for a earthy and aromatic character.
Jovan MonsieurChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Symphony0/1
Jovan Monsieur1/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Jovan Monsieur
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SymphonySensor I AmJovan MonsieurJovanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split1.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
4.75/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
100%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
88%Love
0%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothearthy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
mossy77%
rose69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
warm spicy77%
white floral69%
amber61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both earthy, aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomGreen Mandarin
Heart
JasmineRose
Base
OakmossVetiver
Top
CorianderPalisander RosewoodBergamotLemonCardamom
Heart
RoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium
Base
PatchouliOakmossAmberCivetSandalwoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Jasmine, Rose and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring100
Summer40
Fall100
Winter80
Day40
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#79,191
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#38,813
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerJovan MonsieurHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSymphony by Sensor I Am balances bright, spicy cardamom against a damp, earthy base of vetiver and oakmoss. Launched in 2022, this unisex scent eschews traditional sweet florals in favor of a rugged, green structure. It is designed for those who appreciate dry, forest-like aromas during cool, rainy autumn days.
Reviews →Jovan Monsieur opens with a sharp burst of coriander and palisander rosewood, quickly settling into a classical earthy profile. Developed as an easygoing option for daily wear, it relies on a traditional blend of oakmoss, patchouli, and vetiver to ground its floral elements. This composition targets men looking for a …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Symphony or Jovan Monsieur?
Jovan Monsieur takes 1 of 1 categories. Symphony is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Jovan Monsieur is rated 4.75/5 from 8 votes. Choose Symphony for a earthy and aromatic character. Choose Jovan Monsieur for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Do Symphony and Jovan Monsieur smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Jasmine, Rose and Oakmoss.
Is Symphony or Jovan Monsieur better for summer or winter?
Jovan Monsieur suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Symphony and Jovan Monsieur?
Symphony has top notes of Cardamom and Green Mandarin, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Oakmoss and Vetiver. Jovan Monsieur has top notes of Coriander, Palisander Rosewood, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Amber and Civet.
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