Fragrance comparison

Branco vs Nao

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

Branco

Reserva

4.502 votes

Rank #58,045 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Nao

Maese Pau

4.2521 votes

Rank #17,736 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nao takes 3 of 4 categories.

Branco
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Nao
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Branco1/4

Nao3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BrancoReserva

NaoMaese Pau

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

4.25/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 26%Had 0%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

73%Love

7%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityBranco

SillageNao

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value33

Category winnerNaoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

leather61%

amber100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

fresh69%

green61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotBlack Pepper

Heart

VetiverCedarPatchouliCypress

Base

OakmossMuskLeather

Notes

Indian SandalwoodAppleFrankincenseOlibanumVirginia CedarChinese CedarBlack PepperOakmossVetiverCypressResinCopal

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Vetiver, Cedar and Cypress. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring58

Summer8

Fall100

Winter92

Day64

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men60

Unisex33

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,736

PerfumerPablo Emanuel Locascio Poletto

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerNaoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Reserva Branco opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and cracked black pepper before settling into a dry heart of cedarwood, vetiver, and cypress. As the scent matures on skin, earthier notes of oakmoss, patchouli, and raw leather create a structured, green-woody spine. It feels tailored for cool morning commutes, offi…

Reviews →

Pablo Emanuel Locascio Poletto based Nao on the damp cellars of Spanish wooden cargo ships. This perfume combines sour apple cider notes with sticky pine resins and black pepper. It works best during chilly autumn evenings when you want a rich, woody scent profile to cling to a heavy wool coat.

Reviews →

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, Branco or Nao?

Nao takes 3 of 4 categories. Branco is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Nao is rated 4.25/5 from 21 votes. Choose Branco for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Nao for a amber and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Branco or Nao?

Branco lasts longest (Branco 80/100, Nao 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Branco or Nao?

Nao projects furthest (Nao 62/100, Branco 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Branco and Nao smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Vetiver, Cedar and Cypress.

Is Branco or Nao better for summer or winter?

Branco suits day or night wear; Nao suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Branco and Nao?

Branco has top notes of Bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Cypress, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Leather. Nao features Indian Sandalwood, Apple, Frankincense, Olibanum and Virginia Cedar.