Jacques Bogart 1980 Edp

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One Man Show

by Roger Pellegrino

Jacques Bogart One Man Show is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1980, created by Roger Pellegrino. The fragrance opens with Rosewood, Basil, Caraway, and Galbanum, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Labdanum, and Vetiver, and dries down to a base of Castoreum, Coconut, Oakmoss, and Cedar.

Our verdict on One Man Show: Acquired

Divisive, bold, and unapologetically retro, One Man Show is either a masterful homage to 80s masculinity or a relic best left in the past. It’s cheap as chips, performs like a champ, and smells like a proper man's man - if you can stomach the opening.
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  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Masculine
  • Confident
  • Clean
One Man Show Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5%
Floral 12%
Fruity 2%
Green 20%
Sweet 17%
Warm 20%
Woody 21%
Earthy 16%
Animalic 8%
Fresh 12%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Woody
100%
Aromatic
86%
Fresh Spicy
68%
Warm Spicy
55%
Green
53%

Notes

Top Notes

Basil 18% Bergamot 17% Caraway 17% Artemisia 17% Galbanum 16% Rosewood 15%

Heart Notes

Pine 16% Carnation 11% Patchouli 10% Nutmeg 10% Spicy 10% Vetiver 9% Geranium 9% Labdanum 9% Rose 8% Jasmine 8%

Base Notes

Oakmoss 14% Leather 13% Cedar 11% Sandalwood 10% Styrax 10% Castoreum 9% Amber 9% Tonka Bean 9% Coconut 8% Vanilla 8%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Casual

Its powerful opening and strong projection make it less suitable for enclosed office environments, but it can work for casual wear if applied lightly. While some find it 'classy', its intensity and polarizing nature mean it's not a crowd-pleaser for formal events or intimate dates. Reviews highlight its 'beast mode' performance, reducing its versatility for close-quarter settings.

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About

One Man Show bursts open with a vibrant, almost harsh greenness from basil and galbanum, quickly joined by spicy caraway and the sharp bite of pine needles. As it settles, a complex heart of rose, jasmine, and geranium adds a powdery, floral soapiness, alongside earthy patchouli and warming nutmeg. The dry down is a rich, mossy, leathery base underpinned by creamy sandalwood, rugged cedar, and a subtle animalic depth from castoreum and amber, giving it that distinct old-school barbershop charm.

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