Fragrance comparison

Bracken Man vs DX 77 Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,506 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bracken Man

Amouage

4.171,494 votes

Rank #26,066 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

DX 77 Man

Chris Adams

3.5012 votes

Rank #25,080 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bracken Man takes 3 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.
DX 77 Man
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bracken Man3/5

DX 77 Man2/5

Ratings & consensus: Bracken Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bracken Man
Sillage & projection: Bracken Man
Value for money: DX 77 Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: DX 77 Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bracken ManAmouage

DX 77 ManChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 1,494 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 47%Had 30%Want 23%

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

25%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityBracken Man

SillageBracken Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value83

Category winnerDX 77 ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

patchouli60%

lavender50%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ClovesCypressLavenderNutmegLemonBergamot

Heart

GeraniumCedarSandalwoodCinnamon

Base

PatchouliMusk

Top15-30 mins

AppleCitrusesGingerBergamotGalbanumMelon

Heart1-2 hrs

Spicy NotesThymeMintLavenderGeraniumNutmegCloves

Base2-4 hrs

VetiverMuskCinnamonSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesCloves, Lavender, Nutmeg and Bergamot. Durations are only published for DX 77 Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall0

Winter45

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,066

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,080

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerDX 77 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…

Reviews →

DX 77 Man by Chris Adams is an aromatic budget cologne built on a crisp nineties green profile. The ginger hits immediately. You get a snappy blast of peppery root, tart green apple, and sparkling bergamot that cuts straight through humid morning air. A brisk wave of fresh mint, herbal lavender, and garden thyme surfa…

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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 DX 77 Man?

Bracken Man takes 3 of 5 categories. Bracken Man is rated 4.17/5 from 1,494 votes; DX 77 Man is rated 3.50/5 from 12 votes. Choose Bracken Man for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose DX 77 Man for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bracken Man or DX 77 Man?

Bracken Man lasts longest (Bracken Man 76/100, DX 77 Man 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bracken Man or DX 77 Man?

Bracken Man projects furthest (Bracken Man 67/100, DX 77 Man 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bracken Man and DX 77 Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cloves, Lavender, Nutmeg and Bergamot.

Is Bracken Man or DX 77 Man better for summer or winter?

DX 77 Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bracken Man and DX 77 Man?

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. DX 77 Man has top notes of Apple, Citruses, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Thyme, Mint and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cinnamon and Sandalwood.