Fragrance comparison

Braukmann Evolution vs Gilvan

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

Braukmann Evolution

Hildegard Braukmann

3.003 votes

Rank #71,402 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Gilvan

Kanebo

—0 votes

Rank #76,102

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gilvan takes 2 of 4 categories.

Braukmann Evolution
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gilvan
Choose it for its signature character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Braukmann Evolution1/4

Gilvan2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Braukmann EvolutionHildegard Braukmann

GilvanKanebo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityGilvan

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerGilvanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

citrus77%

rose65%

herbal53%

woody42%

Not enough data

Scent match31%Clearly different

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

Top

Green NotesClary SageAldehydesBergamotLemon

Heart

CarnationGeraniumGalbanumJasmineRose

Base

Russian LeatherSandalwoodAmbergrisCedarwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Geranium and Rose. Durations are only published for Braukmann Evolution, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,402

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#76,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBraukmann EvolutionHigher 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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Kanebo Gilvan opens with a crisp wave of lemon and aldehydes, settling quickly into a green, herbal core of clary sage and galbanum. As the hours pass, the scent dries down to a dry, structured Russian leather and cedarwood base. It is a traditional woody chypre built for crisp autumn mornings and formal business sett…

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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 lasts longer, Braukmann Evolution or Gilvan?

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

Which projects more, Braukmann Evolution or Gilvan?

Projection is very close: Braukmann Evolution 50/100, Gilvan 50/100 for sillage.

Do Braukmann Evolution and Gilvan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Geranium and Rose.

Is Braukmann Evolution or Gilvan better for summer or winter?

Braukmann Evolution suits daytime wear; Gilvan suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Braukmann Evolution and Gilvan?

Braukmann Evolution has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium and Rose, a base of Ambergris and Woody Notes. Gilvan has top notes of Green Notes, Clary Sage, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium, Galbanum and Jasmine, a base of Russian Leather, Sandalwood, Ambergris and Cedarwood.