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    Side by side

    Jovan Musk for Men vs. Lagerfeld Classic

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Jovan Musk for Men peaks in spring, while Lagerfeld Classic belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Jovan Musk for Men vs. Lagerfeld Classic
    Jovan Musk for MenLagerfeld Classic
    ConcentrationCologneEau de Toilette
    Launched19731978
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerMurray MosconaRon Winnegrad
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Jovan Musk for Men

    Musky
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Powdery
    Lavender
    Fresh Spicy
    Floral
    Citrus

    Lagerfeld Classic

    Woody
    Powdery
    Aromatic
    Vanilla
    Sweet
    Amber
    Tobacco
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CarnationBlack PepperLimeLemon
    AldehydesBergamotTarragonClary SageLemonGreen Notes
    Heart
    Spicy NotesLavenderAmberMint
    TobaccoSandalwoodOrris RootPatchouliRoseCedarwoodJasmine
    Base
    MuskWoody Notes
    AmberMuskVanillaOakmossTonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Jovan Musk for Men vs. Lagerfeld Classic
    Jovan Musk for MenLagerfeld Classic
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is the fragrance that earned its place next to bottles costing ten times more. Not everyone wants projection loud enough to announce itself across a room.Jovan Musk for Men
    This is an honest 70s chypre that has aged gracefully. The basil note is the surprise here, giving it a savory, almost culinary edge that keeps it from feeling dated.Lagerfeld Classic