Fragrance comparison

Braukmann Evolution vs Verde di Mare

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 144 ratings analysed

Braukmann Evolution

Hildegard Braukmann

3.003 votes

Rank #71,402 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Verde di Mare

Bois 1920

3.82141 votes

Rank #31,268 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Verde di Mare takes 3 of 4 categories.

Braukmann Evolution
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Verde di Mare
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Braukmann Evolution1/4

Verde di Mare3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Braukmann EvolutionHildegard Braukmann

Verde di MareBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

3.82/ 5 · 141 votes

Have 61%Had 39%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

33%Love

40%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

141 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityVerde di Mare

SillageVerde di Mare

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value45

Category winnerBraukmann EvolutionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

citrus77%

rose65%

herbal53%

woody42%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

marine69%

woody61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy 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

Top

Bitter OrangeLimeJuniper BerriesPepperGalbanumLemonOrangeBergamot

Heart

Sea NotesBlack CurrantBlack TeaPetitgrainLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationGeraniumDamask Rose

Base

AmbergrisVanillaWoody NotesMuskLabdanum

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–

Spring68

Summer100

Fall22

Winter2

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men38

Unisex42

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,402

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVerde di MareHigher 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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Verde di Mare opens bright and brisk, with bitter orange, lime, bergamot and juniper pushing it toward a salty green citrus profile rather than a soft aquatic. As it settles, the sea notes pick up black tea, black currant and aromatic herbs, while ambergris, woods and musk give the drydown a warmer, lightly resinous f…

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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 Verde di Mare?

Verde di Mare takes 3 of 4 categories. Braukmann Evolution is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Verde di Mare is rated 3.82/5 from 141 votes. Choose Braukmann Evolution for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Verde di Mare for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Braukmann Evolution or Verde di Mare?

Verde di Mare lasts longest (Verde di Mare 67/100, Braukmann Evolution 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Braukmann Evolution or Verde di Mare?

Verde di Mare projects furthest (Verde di Mare 68/100, Braukmann Evolution 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Braukmann Evolution and Verde di Mare smell similar?

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

Is Braukmann Evolution or Verde di Mare better for summer or winter?

Braukmann Evolution suits daytime wear; Verde di Mare suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Braukmann Evolution and Verde di Mare?

Braukmann Evolution has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium and Rose, a base of Ambergris and Woody Notes. Verde di Mare has top notes of Bitter Orange, Lime, Juniper Berries and Pepper, heart notes of Sea Notes, Black Currant, Black Tea and Petitgrain, a base of Ambergris, Vanilla, Woody Notes and Musk.