Fragrance comparison

Bracken Man vs Carrera Master

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,512 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bracken Man

Amouage

4.171,494 votes

Rank #26,194 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Carrera Master

Carrera

3.7218 votes

Rank #43,972 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bracken Man takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bracken Man
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Carrera Master
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bracken Man4/5

Carrera Master1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bracken ManAmouage

Carrera MasterCarrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 1,494 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.72/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 39%Had 27%Want 34%

Category winnerBracken ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

30%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,494 votes

22%Love

44%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityBracken Man

SillageBracken Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value78

Category winnerCarrera MasterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

patchouli60%

lavender50%

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

lavender58%

woody44%

powdery30%

Scent match61%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ClovesCypressLavenderNutmegLemonBergamot

Heart

GeraniumCedarSandalwoodCinnamon

Base

PatchouliMusk

Top

BergamotLemonEucalyptus

Heart

LavenderGeraniumCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lemon, Bergamot and Geranium. 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

Fall0

Winter45

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

Men67

Unisex22

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,194

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,972

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBracken ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amouage Bracken Man reimagines the classic fougere by surrounding dry lavender and wet earth with intense kitchen spices. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of cloves before settling into a damp forest floor aroma that feels both retro and fiercely modern. It suits men who appreciate green, earthy scents over swee…

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Carrera Master opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and crisp lemon, backed by an immediate hit of cool eucalyptus. Within ten minutes, aromatic lavender and spicy geranium take over the center, softening the initial tartness into a clean barbershop lather. Cinnamon adds a dry kick before the scent settles into a ceda…

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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, Bracken Man or Carrera Master?

Bracken Man takes 4 of 5 categories. Bracken Man is rated 4.17/5 from 1,494 votes; Carrera Master is rated 3.72/5 from 18 votes. Choose Bracken Man for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Carrera Master for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bracken Man or Carrera Master?

Bracken Man lasts longest (Bracken Man 76/100, Carrera Master 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bracken Man or Carrera Master?

Bracken Man projects furthest (Bracken Man 67/100, Carrera Master 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bracken Man and Carrera Master smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lemon, Bergamot and Geranium.

Is Bracken Man or Carrera Master better for summer or winter?

Carrera Master suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bracken Man and Carrera Master?

Bracken Man has top notes of Cloves, Cypress, Lavender and Nutmeg, heart notes of Geranium, Cedar, Sandalwood and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli and Musk. Carrera Master has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Eucalyptus, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk.