Fragrance comparison

Branco vs Vicuña Wool

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 69 ratings analysed

Branco

Reserva

4.502 votes

Rank #58,045 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

78%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Vicuña Wool

Luigi Borrelli

4.0767 votes

Rank #31,999 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vicuña Wool takes 3 of 4 categories.

Branco
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Vicuña Wool
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Branco1/4

Vicuña Wool3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BrancoReserva

Vicuña WoolLuigi Borrelli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

4.07/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 58%Had 18%Want 24%

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

33%Love

48%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityBranco

SillageVicuña Wool

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value48

Category winnerVicuña WoolBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

leather61%

woody100%

earthy90%

aromatic80%

fresh spicy70%

citrus60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match78%Very similar · both woody, aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotBlack Pepper

Heart

VetiverCedarPatchouliCypress

Base

OakmossMuskLeather

Top

Black PepperBergamotelemiLemon

Heart

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaLeatherOakmossLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VetiverCedarPatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Pepper, Vetiver and Cedar. 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

Spring38

Summer13

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men76

Unisex22

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,999

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVicuña WoolHigher 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…

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Vicuña Wool by Luigi Borrelli is a woody spicy fragrance that balances sharp black pepper and citrus with a deep, resinous base. Launched in 2016, this scent focuses on the interaction between Italian bergamot and vetiver, creating an earthy, sophisticated profile. It works best in moderate weather, serving as a relia…

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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, Branco or Vicuña Wool?

Vicuña Wool takes 3 of 4 categories. Branco is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Vicuña Wool is rated 4.07/5 from 67 votes. Choose Branco for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Vicuña Wool for a woody and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Branco or Vicuña Wool?

Branco lasts longest (Branco 80/100, Vicuña Wool 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Branco or Vicuña Wool?

Vicuña Wool projects furthest (Vicuña Wool 61/100, Branco 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Branco and Vicuña Wool smell similar?

Very similar: a 78% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Pepper, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Branco or Vicuña Wool better for summer or winter?

Branco suits day or night wear; Vicuña Wool suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Branco and Vicuña Wool?

Branco has top notes of Bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Cypress, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Leather. Vicuña Wool has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot, elemi and Lemon, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Leather, Oakmoss and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Amber.