Fragrance comparison

Amour Brut vs Vu par

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 135 ratings analysed

Amour Brut

LEN Fragrances

3.8527 votes

Rank #45,067 CitrusBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Vu par

Ted Lapidus

4.50108 votes

Rank #3,686 WoodyMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vu par takes 6 of 7 categories.

Amour Brut
Choose it for a citrus and balsamic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Vu par
Choose it for a woody and mossy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Amour Brut1/7

Vu par6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amour BrutLEN Fragrances

Vu parTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 14%Had 2%Want 84%

4.50/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerVu parRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

19%Hate

27 votes

59%Love

34%Like

4%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

108 votes

Category winnerVu parMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityVu par

SillageVu par

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value56

Category winnerVu parBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

balsamic92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

mossy88%

amber77%

earthy65%

floral53%

powdery42%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both earthy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-35 mins

CitruseselemiTimur

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliOakmossAmbergrisLeather

Top

CitrusesGreen Notes

Heart

OrrisRoseHoneySpicy NotesJasmineClove

Base

OakmossCivetPatchouliLeatherVanillaMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Jasmine, Patchouli and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Amour Brut, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall57

Winter36

Day100

Night47

Spring43

Summer35

Fall100

Winter70

Day77

Night100

Category winnerAmour BrutMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex61

Women0

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 18%Party 11%

Men3

Unisex45

Women52

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,067

PerfumerMaurus Bachmann

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#3,686

PerfumerMichel Hy

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerVu parHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amour Brut by LEN Fragrances is an energetic modern chypre that kicks off with sparkling citruses, prickly Timur pepper, and resinous elemi sap. It feels crisp and outdoorsy. Within twenty minutes, the initial tart punch softens into a lush heart of magnolia and white jasmine petals. The base anchors the entire blend …

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Vu par Ted Lapidus is a classic green chypre that offers a sharp, mossy introduction. It transitions into a warm base of leather and patchouli. It is ideal for autumn days when you want a dry, wood-centered scent that cuts through crisp, cool air without relying on modern sugary notes.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amour Brut or Vu par?

Vu par takes 6 of 7 categories. Amour Brut is rated 3.85/5 from 27 votes; Vu par is rated 4.50/5 from 108 votes. Choose Amour Brut for a citrus and balsamic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vu par for a woody and mossy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amour Brut or Vu par?

Vu par lasts longest (Vu par 78/100, Amour Brut 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amour Brut or Vu par?

Vu par projects furthest (Vu par 72/100, Amour Brut 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amour Brut and Vu par smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy and amber accords. Common notes include Citruses, Jasmine, Patchouli and Oakmoss.

Is Amour Brut or Vu par better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amour Brut is the stronger pick. For winter, Vu par is the stronger pick. Amour Brut suits daytime wear; Vu par suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amour Brut and Vu par?

Amour Brut has top notes of Citruses, elemi and Timur, heart notes of Magnolia and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Ambergris and Leather. Vu par has top notes of Citruses and Green Notes, heart notes of Orris, Rose, Honey and Spicy Notes, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Patchouli and Leather.