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    Why Not a Fougère vs. Brutus

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    Brutus by Orto Parisi bottle

    Brutus

    Orto Parisi
    Eau de Parfum2014
    New comparison

    Brutus rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Why Not a Fougère vs. Brutus
    Why Not a FougèreBrutus
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20222014
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerDavid ChiezeAlessandro Gualtieri
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Why Not a Fougère

    Aromatic
    Herbal
    Fresh Spicy
    Floral
    Citrus
    Woody
    Lavender
    Powdery

    Brutus

    Woody
    Citrus
    Patchouli
    Warm Spicy
    Earthy
    Amber
    Balsamic
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Cedar NeedlesPink PepperBergamotAngelicaPearMandarin Orange
    BergamotMandarin Orange
    Heart
    ChamomileGeraniumLavenderVioletSageMagnolia
    LavenderGeraniumRose
    Base
    PatchouliNarcissusOsmanthusTonka BeanMusk
    PatchouliCedarwoodOakmossMuskAmberLabdanum

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Why Not a Fougère vs. Brutus
    Why Not a FougèreBrutus
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Most fougères play it safe. This one goes synthetic, modern, and sharp. Angelica gives it a green edge that doesn't apologize for itself. It's the fragrance for someone who'd rather be interesting.Why Not a Fougère
    The herbal heart of Brutus presents a distinct character within the overall composition. Lavender and geranium form a botanical core that shapes how the fragrance develops on the skin.Brutus