Brut
FabergeCologne1968
Side by side
Brut vs. Old Spice Original
Is Brut better than Old Spice Original?
Old Spice Original rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
GeraniumJasmineTonka BeanLemonVanilla
aromaticfresh spicycitrusvanillaanis
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 Old Spice Original?
| Brut | Old Spice Original | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1968 | 1938 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Karl Mann | Albert Hauck |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Brut and Old Spice Original smell?
Brut
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Earthy
Vanilla
Sweet
Lavender
Old Spice Original
Warm Spicy
Floral
Fresh Spicy
Vanilla
Amber
Cinnamon
Powdery
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Brut and Old Spice Original share?
Top
LavenderStar AniseBasilBergamotLemon
AldehydesSpicy NotesClary SageLemonOrange
Heart
GeraniumJasmineYlang-Ylang
CloveGeraniumCarnationCinnamonHeliotropeJasmine
Base
OakmossPatchouliTonka BeanVetiverSandalwoodVanilla
AmbergrisCedarwoodTonka BeanFrankincenseMuskVanillaBenzoin
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Brut or Old Spice Original?
| Brut | Old Spice Original | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Old Spice Original?
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
A fragrance that smells like Sunday morning, a fresh razor, and a drawer of white undershirts. It's been doing this since 1938. The warm spice heart rewards the patient.Old Spice Original
The hunt
Where to buy Brut and Old Spice Original
| Brut | Old Spice Original | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.6 oz | $6.95fragranceshop | — |
| 5 oz | $9.95fragranceshop | — |
| 7.6 oz | $8.95fragranceshop | — |
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