Fragrance comparison

Brandie 1848 vs Mexico Bulevard Puerta Del Hierro 4965

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

4 wins

Brandie 1848

In The Box

3.9627 votes

Rank #26,403 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Mexico Bulevard Puerta Del Hierro 4965

Zara

3.6733 votes

Rank #19,572 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Brandie 1848 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Brandie 1848
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mexico Bulevard Puerta Del Hierro 4965
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Brandie 18484/7

Mexico Bulevard Puerta Del Hierro 49653/7

Ratings & consensus: Brandie 1848
Community sentiment: Brandie 1848
Longevity: Brandie 1848
Sillage & projection: Mexico Bulevard Puerta Del Hierro 4965
Value for money: Mexico Bulevard Puerta Del Hierro 4965
Versatility: Brandie 1848
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mexico Bulevard Puerta Del Hierro 4965

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Brandie 1848In The Box

Mexico Bulevard Puerta Del Hierro 4965Zara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 51%Had 2%Want 47%

3.67/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 65%Had 11%Want 24%

Category winnerBrandie 1848Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

4%Dislike

7%Hate

27 votes

18%Love

45%Like

27%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerBrandie 1848Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityBrandie 1848

SillageMexico Bulevard Puerta Del Hierro 4965

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value84

Category winnerMexico Bulevard Puerta Del Hierro 4965Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

fresh61%

woody100%

musky92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomBergamot

Heart

AppleVanillaCognacRumPineappleMoss

Base

CedarAmbroxan

Top

Cardamom

Heart

Pineapple

Base

Cashmeran

InformationalShared notesCardamom and Pineapple. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer29

Fall94

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring94

Summer100

Fall38

Winter6

Day100

Night46

Category winnerBrandie 1848Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex39

Women0

Men64

Unisex27

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,403

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#19,572

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerMexico Bulevard Puerta Del Hierro 4965Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Brandie 1848 opens with crisp apple, cardamom and bergamot, then settles into a sweeter fruity boozy core with pineapple, vanilla, cognac and rum. The woody base keeps it polished rather than loud. It reads smooth, slightly plush and evening friendly, with a moderate trail and usually solid wear. If you like fruity wo…

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Zara Mexico Bulevard Puerta Del Hierro 4965 pairs crisp green cardamom with a splash of tart pineapple before settling into a soft cashmeran base. The fragrance opens with a sharp aromatic bite that feels soapy and clean, reminiscent of traditional men's fougère colognes. As the bright fruitiness softens, musky cashme…

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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, Brandie 1848 or Mexico Bulevard Puerta Del Hierro 4965?

Brandie 1848 takes 4 of 7 categories. Brandie 1848 is rated 3.96/5 from 27 votes; Mexico Bulevard Puerta Del Hierro 4965 is rated 3.67/5 from 33 votes. Choose Brandie 1848 for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mexico Bulevard Puerta Del Hierro 4965 for a woody and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Brandie 1848 or Mexico Bulevard Puerta Del Hierro 4965?

They last about the same: Brandie 1848 63/100, Mexico Bulevard Puerta Del Hierro 4965 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Brandie 1848 or Mexico Bulevard Puerta Del Hierro 4965?

Mexico Bulevard Puerta Del Hierro 4965 projects furthest (Mexico Bulevard Puerta Del Hierro 4965 51/100, Brandie 1848 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Brandie 1848 and Mexico Bulevard Puerta Del Hierro 4965 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom and Pineapple.

Is Brandie 1848 or Mexico Bulevard Puerta Del Hierro 4965 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mexico Bulevard Puerta Del Hierro 4965 is the stronger pick. For winter, Brandie 1848 is the stronger pick. Brandie 1848 suits evening wear; Mexico Bulevard Puerta Del Hierro 4965 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Brandie 1848 and Mexico Bulevard Puerta Del Hierro 4965?

Brandie 1848 has top notes of Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Apple, Vanilla, Cognac and Rum, a base of Cedar and Ambroxan. Mexico Bulevard Puerta Del Hierro 4965 has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Pineapple, a base of Cashmeran.