Bracken Man
AmouageEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Bracken Man vs. Me Gustas
Is Bracken Man better than Me Gustas?
Bracken Man wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Clove
warm spicyfresh spicywoodyaromatic
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The essentials
What's different between Bracken Man and Me Gustas?
| Bracken Man | Me Gustas | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2019 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Olivier Cresp, Fabrice Pellegrin | — |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Bracken Man and Me Gustas smell?
Bracken Man
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Patchouli
Lavender
Citrus
Powdery
Me Gustas
Woody
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Coffee
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Vanilla
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bracken Man and Me Gustas share?
Top
CloveCypressNutmegLemonBergamot
CoffeeAmyrisCitruses
Heart
GeraniumCedarwoodSandalwoodCinnamon
Black PepperCloveJasmine
Base
PatchouliMusk
VetiverCedarTonka BeanVanillaAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
CloveNutmegCinnamon
Black PepperClove
Woody Notes
CypressCedarwoodSandalwood
Cedar
Floral Notes
Geranium
Jasmine
Where they fit
When and where do Bracken Man and Me Gustas work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bracken Man or Me Gustas?
| Bracken Man | Me Gustas | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Bracken Man and Me Gustas?
Bracken Man is Amouage at its most rugged. The cypress-lavender opening hits with purpose, the mineral heart keeps things honest, and patchouli in the base stops it from becoming soft.Bracken Man
Most coffee fragrances go sweet. This one doesn't. The roasted note arrives unapologetic, backed by spice and vetiver, a real fragrance for people who drink their coffee black.Me Gustas
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