Monsieur Carven
CarvenEau de Toilette1978
Side by side
Monsieur Carven vs. Bracken Man
Monsieur Carven rates higher with the community, while Bracken Man projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Monsieur Carven | Bracken Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1978 | 2016 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Raymond Chaillan | Olivier Cresp, Fabrice Pellegrin |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Monsieur Carven
Warm Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Amber
Powdery
White Floral
Bracken Man
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Patchouli
Lavender
Citrus
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AldehydesNeroliArtemisiaBergamotLemon
CloveCypressNutmegLemonBergamot
Heart
SandalwoodJasminePatchouliCinnamonCarnationRoseVetiverOrris Root
GeraniumCedarwoodSandalwoodCinnamon
Base
CoconutCivetOakmossMyrrhLeatherLabdanumVanilla
PatchouliMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Monsieur Carven | Bracken Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Monsieur Carven doesn't try to be modern. It's a 1978 masculine with warm spices, leather, and enough aldehyde to remind you what refinement smelled like before everyone got safe.Monsieur Carven
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