Reviews of One Man Show (1980)
by Jacques Bogart

I tried to avoid the top notes, as I do with most fragrances, and it dries down quickly to a creamy scent with what I think is castoreum and incense being prominent. I think if I had different skin chemistry this would be better, but this dry, almost dusty quality lasts a long time (when I said creamy, I didn't mean in a gourmand way; if there is any sweetness, it's minimal). Also, I think this would be good for layering (such as with Cuba Red) but I have yet to try it that way. This is certainly not one to spray more than two or three times, depending upon your skin chemistry. And it may be that different notes seem dominant, depending upon your skin chemistry. However, at 100 ml for less than $10 delivered (check around when the discounters are offering coupons, like just before or after the Christmas/New Year's holidays), it's worth a shot, especially considering the layering possibility. And if Kouros is just a bit too much for you, but you think you'd like it if it were less powerful, this might be the way to go. I look forward to "fiddling around" with this one.

Man, this is so harsh with a sparkling bitterness that takes a long time to give way to some woody sweetness in the drydown. After about three hours One Man Show smells rather good and much smoother and friendlier than the initial olfactory assault. Wear it for the hell of it! That is, IF you have a pair... It's an anti-scent in today's context.

Basically a stronger version of Photo by Lagerfeld, and in the same family not only as Lagerfeld, but also Francesco Smalto. All three fragrances "amp up" BIG TIME on my skin rather than "dry down" over the course of the day. Photo's by far the best of these three Eighties "powerhouses," but all three remind me very much of one another.

All I can say of all three in general (and One Man Show in particular) is APPLY IN MODERATION. (Otherwise, you'll need to call in HAZMAT teams to clean up the aftermath if you over-spritz.)

One Man Show (OMS) has an interesting name (sort of like Carons the Third Man), and is an interesting 80s creation which still holds up well today.

OMS opens with excellent top notes - the fusion of citrus, herbs and floral components create an inviting accord. The heart notes are a bit more serious, spicy and woody - the nutmeg and incense clearly dominate. Although the rose and jasmine notes arent very noticeable, they do their part in making sure that the nutmeg and incense dont over do things. The drydown is quite woody, leathery, and smooth.

OMS is a fragrance which is more suited to colder weather. Also, it helps if you go easy on the trigger when using it in the summer - the heat tends to make the woody/spicy accords stand out more. However, if applied in moderate amounts, OMS creates great sillage. Its also very long lasting. Great value for money too!

This one man show is not a one trick pony.

Great scent as far as I remember- I used it years ago. I am thinking of buying a new bottle.

I'm glad I discovered One Man Show. It's so incredibly refreshing and long lasting. It reminds me of a lush, vibrant greenhouse; lots of greens with some light florals. It is concentrated so one or two sprays works for me. If I could only have one cologne, this might be it.

Excellent! This fragrance is really a classic one!! It gives me an absolut serious looking and all the girls really like it... But here in Brazil, you gotta take care when wearing it, because the smell becames a little strong due to the hot weather.

Classic 80s woody-aromatic fragrance. Flowers and citrus notes turn into woody, ambery accord. Top note is sharp and produces a tickle in the nose when sniffed. Flowers at the top are way too obsessive. Develops into woody notes with hints of amber and leather. My father's absolutely favourite.