Fragrance comparison

Bracken Man vs Homem Bleu

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,510 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bracken Man

Amouage

4.171,494 votes

Rank #23,539 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Homem Bleu

Maracujá Brasil

3.2516 votes

Rank #63,278 WoodyLavender

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.
Homem Bleu
Choose it for a woody and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bracken Man4/5

Homem Bleu1/5

Ratings & consensus: Bracken Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bracken Man
Sillage & projection: Bracken Man
Value for money: Homem Bleu
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

Homem BleuMaracujá Brasil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 1,494 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 33%Had 28%Want 39%

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

6%Love

44%Like

25%Ok

19%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityBracken Man

SillageBracken Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value80

Category winnerHomem BleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

patchouli60%

lavender50%

woody100%

lavender92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and lavender

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

LavenderBergamotLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

PatchouliCedar

Base5-6 hrs

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lemon, Bergamot and Cedar. Durations are only published for Homem Bleu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall0

Winter45

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer89

Fall67

Winter22

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 13%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,539

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Homem Bleu by Maracujá Brasil delivers an easy, refreshing take on the classic aromatic barbershop profile. The first spray releases a brisk splash of tart lemon and bitter bergamot. It wakes you up immediately. Within minutes, cooling French lavender cuts through the citrus zest, softening the tart edges into a clean…

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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, Bracken Man or Homem Bleu?

Bracken Man takes 4 of 5 categories. Bracken Man is rated 4.17/5 from 1,494 votes; Homem Bleu is rated 3.25/5 from 16 votes. Choose Bracken Man for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Homem Bleu for a woody and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bracken Man or Homem Bleu?

Bracken Man lasts longest (Bracken Man 76/100, Homem Bleu 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bracken Man or Homem Bleu?

Bracken Man projects furthest (Bracken Man 67/100, Homem Bleu 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bracken Man and Homem Bleu smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lemon, Bergamot and Cedar.

Is Bracken Man or Homem Bleu better for summer or winter?

Homem Bleu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bracken Man and Homem Bleu?

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. Homem Bleu has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.