Brut
FabergeCologne1968
Side by side
Brut vs. Quorum
Is Brut better than Quorum?
Quorum rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
PatchouliJasmineBergamotSandalwoodLemon
aromaticwoodyfresh spicycitrusearthysweetmossy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Brut and Quorum?
| Brut | Quorum | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1968 | 1981 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Karl Mann | Carlos Benaïm, Max Gavarry, Rosendo Mateu |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Brut and Quorum smell?
Brut
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Earthy
Vanilla
Sweet
Lavender
Quorum
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Mossy
Leather
Citrus
Tobacco
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Brut and Quorum share?
Top
LavenderStar AniseBasilBergamotLemon
ArtemisiaBergamotGrapefruitCuminLemon
Heart
GeraniumJasmineYlang-Ylang
CarnationPatchouliJasmineCyclamenSandalwood
Base
OakmossPatchouliTonka BeanVetiverSandalwoodVanilla
MossFrankincenseLeatherTobaccoAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
GeraniumLavenderJasmineYlang-Ylang
CarnationJasmineCyclamen
Citric Notes
BergamotLemon
BergamotGrapefruitLemon
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Herbaceous Notes
Basil
Artemisia
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Moss
Spicy Notes
Star Anise
Cumin
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Brut and Quorum work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Brut or Quorum?
| Brut | Quorum | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Brut and Quorum?
Men have worn this for the same reason, it smells like something and it stays. Its distinct green edge cuts through the lavender and oakmoss with a clean, sharp bite.Brut
The cumin opening isn't for everyone. That's the point. It announces this isn't a soft choice or a quiet one. The leather-tobacco drydown is where Quorum earns its reputation, warm, confident.Quorum
The hunt
Where to buy Brut and Quorum
| Brut | Quorum | |
|---|---|---|
| ≈ 100 ml | $6.95fragranceshop · 3.6 oz | $11.95fragranceshop · 3.4 oz |
| 5 oz | $9.95fragranceshop | — |
| 7.6 oz | $8.95fragranceshop | — |
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