Fragrance comparison

Bracken Man vs Italiano Nero

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,679 ratings analysed

Bracken Man

Amouage

4.171,494 votes

Rank #23,270 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Italiano Nero

Armaf

4.15185 votes

Rank #3,734 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Italiano Nero takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bracken Man
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Italiano Nero
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Bracken Man3/7

Italiano Nero4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bracken ManAmouage

Italiano NeroArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 1,494 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 185 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

49%Love

34%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

185 votes

Category winnerItaliano NeroMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBracken Man

SillageBracken Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value84

Category winnerItaliano NeroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

patchouli60%

lavender50%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

amber65%

fresh spicy53%

patchouli42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, 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

Top

BergamotLemon

Heart

LavenderCypress

Base

AmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCypress, Lavender, Lemon and Bergamot. 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–

Spring100

Summer84

Fall0

Winter54

Day–

Night–

Category winnerItaliano NeroMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

Men80

Unisex15

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,270

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews52

Category winnerItaliano NeroHigher 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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Armaf Italiano Nero launches with an immediate burst of sugary lemon and bright bergamot. The citrus sparkles briefly before morphing into a heavy, creamy sweetness. Even though pineapple is not listed in the official pyramid, the combination of amber and sharp citrus creates a rich pineapple sherbet impression on the…

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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 Italiano Nero?

Italiano Nero takes 4 of 7 categories. Bracken Man is rated 4.17/5 from 1,494 votes; Italiano Nero is rated 4.15/5 from 185 votes. Choose Bracken Man for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Italiano Nero for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bracken Man or Italiano Nero?

Bracken Man lasts longest (Bracken Man 76/100, Italiano Nero 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bracken Man or Italiano Nero?

Bracken Man projects furthest (Bracken Man 67/100, Italiano Nero 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bracken Man and Italiano Nero smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Lavender, Lemon and Bergamot.

Is Bracken Man or Italiano Nero better for summer or winter?

For summer, Italiano Nero is the stronger pick. For winter, Italiano Nero is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bracken Man and Italiano Nero?

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. Italiano Nero has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender and Cypress, a base of Amber and Patchouli.