Jovan Man
The smell in short
It smells mostly woody and aromatic. Anise and basil at the top, rose and patchouli in the middle and musk and castoreum at the base.
- Came out
- 1977
- Lasts
- 9 to 12 hours
- Best in
- fall
Man notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Jovan Man in detail
Jovan is the house behind Man.
More from Jovan
The house has 28 perfumes here, led by White Musk, Musk and Ginseng N-R-G.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €229. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Azzaro and Gianni Versace L'Homme.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Will people notice Man?
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans.
Man longevity
It stays on skin for about 9 to 12 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Azzaro and Gianni Versace L'Homme. Base notes like musk and castoreum are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Perfumes that smell like Man
Similar picks to try: Azzaro (12 shared notes), Gianni Versace L'Homme (16 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (14 shared notes) and Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (12 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can women wear Man?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Man come out?
It came out in 1977.
Who would like it?
People who enjoy woody and aromatic smells.