Rain Wood
Perfumer HEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Rain Wood vs. Bracken Man
Is Rain Wood better than Bracken Man?
Bracken Man wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Patchouli
woodyaromaticfresh spicywarm spicy
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 Rain Wood and Bracken Man?
| Rain Wood | Bracken Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Lyn Harris | Olivier Cresp, Fabrice Pellegrin |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Rain Wood and Bracken Man smell?
Rain Wood
Woody
Amber
Aromatic
Green
Balsamic
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Mossy
Bracken Man
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Patchouli
Lavender
Citrus
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Rain Wood and Bracken Man share?
Top
GalbanumElemi Resin
CloveCypressNutmegLemonBergamot
Heart
AngelicaJuniper WoodWater Lily
GeraniumCedarwoodSandalwoodCinnamon
Base
American CedarPatchouliMossMyrrhFrankincense
PatchouliMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
American CedarJuniper Wood
CypressCedarwoodSandalwood
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Floral Notes
Water Lily
Geranium
Where they fit
When and where do Rain Wood and Bracken Man work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Rain Wood or Bracken Man?
| Rain Wood | Bracken Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Rain Wood and Bracken Man?
If you've tried enough woody fragrances to know they often just smell like a candle wearing a price tag, Rain Wood is the correction. The mineral-woody character, wet stone, not dry cedar.Rain Wood
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
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