Fragrance comparison

Amaranthine vs Brésil

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 8 Nov 2026 321 ratings analysed

Amaranthine

Parfums Vintage

4.449 votes

Rank #52,665 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Brésil

L’Occitane Au Brésil

4.19312 votes

Rank #9,763 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Brésil takes 5 of 5 categories.

Amaranthine
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Brésil
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amaranthine0/5

Brésil5/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Brésil
Sillage & projection: Brésil
Value for money: Brésil
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Brésil
Fragranxe ranking: Brésil

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AmaranthineParfums Vintage

BrésilL’Occitane Au Brésil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 20%Had 2%Want 78%

4.19/ 5 · 312 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

11%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

54%Love

26%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

312 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityBrésil

SillageBrésil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value55

Category winnerBrésilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

musky61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Sicilian MandarinAmyrisTonka BeanRosemaryCoconutCoffeeIrisChocolateAgarwood (Oud)Musk

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesHerbal NotesCitrusesPink PepperRosemaryCoconut

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaWhite RoseCoffee

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarVetiverPatchouliMuskVanilla

Category winnerBrésilLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night46

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men5

Unisex52

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,665

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,763

PerfumerLeandro Petit, Marion Costero

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerBrésilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amaranthine by Parfums Vintage opens with a crisp burst of Sicilian mandarin paired with herbal rosemary, offering a bright aromatic lift before settling into a warm, multifaceted dry-down. At its core, powdery iris meets richer gourmand accents of roasted coffee, chocolate, and smooth coconut, creating an unexpected …

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Brésil by L’Occitane Au Brésil captures the lush dampness of a tropical rainforest after a morning downpour. It hits skin with a burst of tart citruses, fresh rosemary, and crushed green leaves. The opening is intensely botanical. Give it five minutes for the initial alcohol lift to evaporate, and you will notice a so…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amaranthine or Brésil?

Brésil takes 5 of 5 categories. Amaranthine is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; Brésil is rated 4.19/5 from 312 votes. Choose Amaranthine for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Brésil for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amaranthine or Brésil?

They last about the same: Brésil 62/100, Amaranthine 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Amaranthine or Brésil?

Brésil projects furthest (Brésil 53/100, Amaranthine 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amaranthine and Brésil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Coconut, Coffee and Musk.

Is Amaranthine or Brésil better for summer or winter?

Amaranthine suits daytime wear; Brésil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amaranthine and Brésil?

Amaranthine features Sicilian Mandarin, Amyris, Tonka Bean, Rosemary and Coconut. Brésil has top notes of Green Notes, Herbal Notes, Citruses and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Magnolia, White Rose and Coffee, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk.