Fragrance comparison

At Dawn vs Collection Homme/Thé Brun

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 112 ratings analysed

At Dawn

Zara

3.7141 votes

Rank #16,551 MuskyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Collection Homme/Thé Brun

Jean Charles Brosseau

3.9671 votes

Rank #12,947 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Collection Homme/Thé Brun takes 5 of 7 categories.

At Dawn
Choose it for a musky and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Collection Homme/Thé Brun
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

At Dawn2/7

Collection Homme/Thé Brun5/7

Ratings & consensus: Collection Homme/Thé Brun
Community sentiment: Collection Homme/Thé Brun
Longevity: Collection Homme/Thé Brun
Sillage & projection: Collection Homme/Thé Brun
Value for money: At Dawn
Versatility: At Dawn
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Collection Homme/Thé Brun

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

At DawnZara

Collection Homme/Thé BrunJean Charles Brosseau

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 52%Had 17%Want 31%

3.96/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 36%Had 12%Want 51%

Category winnerCollection Homme/Thé BrunRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

27%Like

32%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

46%Love

28%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerCollection Homme/Thé BrunMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityCollection Homme/Thé Brun

SillageCollection Homme/Thé Brun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value68

Category winnerAt DawnBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

warm spicy88%

green77%

powdery65%

aromatic53%

fresh42%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

fresh77%

white floral69%

green61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cardamom

Heart

Tea

Base

Musk

Top

CardamomPineappleCinnamonMelonBergamot

Heart

LavenderVioletLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

TeaCarawayMuskAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Tea and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall80

Winter45

Day100

Night59

Spring83

Summer48

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night50

Category winnerAt DawnMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,551

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#12,947

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerCollection Homme/Thé BrunHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara At Dawn opens with a quick pop of green cardamom before settling into a crisp tea note and soft musk base. Launched in 2021, this light aromatic scent stays quiet on skin, building a clean aura for casual spring mornings or post-gym wear. Its low projection makes it easy for close office spaces.

Reviews →

Collection Homme/Thé Brun by Jean Charles Brosseau is a refreshing departure from typical fresh scents, centering a smoky black tea accord. Crafted by perfumer Pierre Bourdon, it layers bright cardamom and crisp melon over a warm base of caraway and musk. This scent is ideal for spring days when you want a clean yet s…

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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, At Dawn or Collection Homme/Thé Brun?

Collection Homme/Thé Brun takes 5 of 7 categories. At Dawn is rated 3.71/5 from 41 votes; Collection Homme/Thé Brun is rated 3.96/5 from 71 votes. Choose At Dawn for a musky and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Collection Homme/Thé Brun for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, At Dawn or Collection Homme/Thé Brun?

Collection Homme/Thé Brun lasts longest (Collection Homme/Thé Brun 65/100, At Dawn 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, At Dawn or Collection Homme/Thé Brun?

Collection Homme/Thé Brun projects furthest (Collection Homme/Thé Brun 62/100, At Dawn 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do At Dawn and Collection Homme/Thé Brun smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Tea and Musk.

Is At Dawn or Collection Homme/Thé Brun better for summer or winter?

For summer, At Dawn is the stronger pick. For winter, Collection Homme/Thé Brun is the stronger pick. At Dawn suits daytime wear; Collection Homme/Thé Brun suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in At Dawn and Collection Homme/Thé Brun?

At Dawn has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Tea, a base of Musk. Collection Homme/Thé Brun has top notes of Cardamom, Pineapple, Cinnamon and Melon, heart notes of Lavender, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orange Blossom, a base of Tea, Caraway, Musk and Amber.