Calycanthus Brumae
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Side by side
Calycanthus Brumae vs. Borneo 1834
Borneo 1834 rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Calycanthus Brumae projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Calycanthus Brumae | Borneo 1834 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2005 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Calycanthus Brumae
Fresh Spicy
White Floral
Amber
Smoky
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Fresh
Balsamic
Borneo 1834
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Cacao
Woody
Balsamic
Earthy
Amber
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Honeysuckle
Galbanum
Heart
GingerBlack pepper
LabdanumCardamomWhite Flowers
Base
IncenseNutmeg
PatchouliCacaoAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Calycanthus Brumae | Borneo 1834 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The opening is lush to the point of being confrontational, and the drydown asks you to be patient. If the incense and spice structure appeals, this rewards the wait.Calycanthus Brumae
This is patchouli that doesn't whisper. It's bold, it's dark, it's the fragrance people either fall hard for or wrinkle their nose at, and that's the whole point.Borneo 1834