Fragrance comparison

Braukmann Evolution vs Cold Fougère

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

3 wins

Braukmann Evolution

Hildegard Braukmann

3.003 votes

Rank #71,402 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Cold Fougère

Dilís Parfum

4.006 votes

Rank #62,408 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Braukmann Evolution takes 3 of 5 categories.

Braukmann Evolution
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cold Fougère
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Braukmann Evolution3/5

Cold Fougère2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Braukmann Evolution
Sillage & projection: Braukmann Evolution
Value for money: Cold Fougère
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Braukmann Evolution
Fragranxe ranking: Cold Fougère

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Braukmann EvolutionHildegard Braukmann

Cold FougèreDilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBraukmann Evolution

SillageBraukmann Evolution

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value80

Category winnerCold FougèreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

citrus77%

rose65%

herbal53%

woody42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumRose

Base6-8 hrs

AmbergrisWoody Notes

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderGeraniumLemonGrapefruitPepperBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

GardeniaHeliotropeRoseMagnolia

Base2 to 4 hours

PatchouliMossSandalwoodVetiverMuskAmbergrisBalsamic Notes

Category winnerBraukmann EvolutionLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,402

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,408

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCold FougèreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Braukmann Evolution opens with a brisk, sunny splash of bergamot and bright lemon, instantly calling to mind a crisp morning breeze and chilled citrus water. As the zesty opening settles, herbal geranium and a subtle touch of clean rose take over, giving the middle stage a fresh, barbershop-style aromatic character. T…

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Cold Fougère by Dilís Parfum is an aromatic fougère fragrance built on clean herbs, brisk citrus, and a grounded forest floor. The opening delivers a sharp burst of lemon, grapefruit, and bergamot, rapidly tempered by lavender, geranium, and a touch of black pepper. As the citrus sparkle settles, a floral heart of gar…

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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, Braukmann Evolution or Cold Fougère?

Braukmann Evolution takes 3 of 5 categories. Braukmann Evolution is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Cold Fougère is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Braukmann Evolution for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cold Fougère for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Braukmann Evolution or Cold Fougère?

Braukmann Evolution lasts longest (Braukmann Evolution 60/100, Cold Fougère 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Braukmann Evolution or Cold Fougère?

Braukmann Evolution projects furthest (Braukmann Evolution 50/100, Cold Fougère 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Braukmann Evolution and Cold Fougère smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Geranium and Rose.

Is Braukmann Evolution or Cold Fougère better for summer or winter?

Braukmann Evolution suits daytime wear; Cold Fougère suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Braukmann Evolution and Cold Fougère?

Braukmann Evolution has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium and Rose, a base of Ambergris and Woody Notes. Cold Fougère has top notes of Lavender, Geranium, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Gardenia, Heliotrope, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Patchouli, Moss, Sandalwood and Vetiver.