Question 1

What's the difference between Jovan Monsieur and Y?

Accepted Answer

Jovan Monsieur is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from Jovan (1977) dominated by Woody accords. Y is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Yves Saint Laurent (1964) leaning on Green accords. They share 4 accords: Woody, Earthy, White Floral, Mossy.

Question 2

Which is better, Jovan Monsieur or Y?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Jovan Monsieur scores 4.75/5 vs Y at 4.17/5. Y's standout strength: Good performance and projection. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Jovan Monsieur and Y smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 8 notes and 4 accords, including Woody, Earthy, White Floral, Mossy, Rose. Y: YSL Y EDP is a polarizing fragrance with decent performance that receives external compliments but is personally disliked by many wearers.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Jovan Monsieur or Y?

Accepted Answer

Y: Good performance and projection Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Jovan Monsieur vs Y?

Accepted Answer

Jovan Monsieur scores highest for all seasons wear; Y scores highest for spring wear. Jovan Monsieur leans daytime, Y leans daytime.

Jovan Monsieur vs Y

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (8)

Unique to Jovan Monsieur (7)

Unique to Y (13)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Y

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Attribute	Jovan Monsieur	Y
Brand	Jovan	Yves Saint Laurent
Year	1977	1964
Rating	4.75	4.17
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	feminine
Total Notes	15	21