Fragrance comparison

Black vs Brutus

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,489 ratings analysed

Black

Denim

3.88192 votes

Rank #14,524 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Brutus

Orto Parisi

4.061,297 votes

Rank #2,064 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Brutus takes 6 of 7 categories.

Black
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Brutus
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Black1/7

Brutus6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackDenim

BrutusOrto Parisi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 54%Had 38%Want 9%

4.06/ 5 · 1,297 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerBrutusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

52%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

192 votes

40%Love

35%Like

16%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

1,297 votes

Category winnerBrutusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBrutus

SillageBrutus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value47

Category winnerBlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

mossy84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

patchouli92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, earthy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GeraniumJasmineRose

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodCedar

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossAmberLabdanum

Top

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderGeraniumRose

Base

PatchouliCedarAmberMuskOakmossLabdanum

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Rose, Patchouli and Cedar. Durations are only published for Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter91

Day100

Night79

Spring97

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBrutusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men99

Unisex0

Women1

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 15%Party 13%

Men77

Unisex21

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#2,064

PerfumerAlessandro Gualtieri

Launched—

Reviews104

Category winnerBrutusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim Black brings rugged barbershop energy straight out of the bottle. It hits fast. A sharp burst of green geranium, spicy rose, and dry jasmine cuts through the opening alcohol flash. The blast softens within twenty minutes. Soon, dark Indonesian patchouli and rough cedar planks take over the heart, giving the scen…

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Orto Parisi Brutus opens with a burst of tart bergamot and ripe mandarin orange before settling into a deep base of earthy patchouli, dry cedar, and resinous amber. Unlike the louder, unruly releases in Alessandro Gualtieri's lineup, this composition maintains a disciplined structure that feels tailored for cool weath…

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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, Black or Brutus?

Brutus takes 6 of 7 categories. Black is rated 3.88/5 from 192 votes; Brutus is rated 4.06/5 from 1,297 votes. Choose Black for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Brutus for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Black or Brutus?

Brutus lasts longest (Brutus 73/100, Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Brutus?

Brutus projects furthest (Brutus 60/100, Black 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Brutus smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and amber accords. Common notes include Geranium, Rose, Patchouli and Cedar.

Is Black or Brutus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Brutus is the stronger pick. Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and Brutus?

Black has top notes of Geranium, Jasmine and Rose, heart notes of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Labdanum. Brutus has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Amber and Musk.