Fragrance comparison

Brave Spirit vs Ravenclaw™ Parfum

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 94 ratings analysed

5 wins

Brave Spirit

Zara

3.8329 votes

Rank #36,552 AromaticAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Ravenclaw™ Parfum

House Of Sillage

3.4365 votes

Rank #19,132 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Brave Spirit takes 5 of 7 categories.

Brave Spirit
Choose it for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ravenclaw™ Parfum
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Brave Spirit5/7

Ravenclaw™ Parfum2/7

Ratings & consensus: Brave Spirit
Community sentiment: Brave Spirit
Longevity: Brave Spirit
Sillage & projection: Brave Spirit
Value for money: Brave Spirit
Versatility: Ravenclaw™ Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ravenclaw™ Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Brave SpiritZara

Ravenclaw™ ParfumHouse Of Sillage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 28%Had 28%Want 44%

3.43/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 25%Had 3%Want 72%

Category winnerBrave SpiritRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

26%Love

32%Like

18%Ok

5%Dislike

18%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerBrave SpiritMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityBrave Spirit

SillageBrave Spirit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value18

Category winnerBrave SpiritBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

aquatic90%

lavender80%

woody70%

earthy60%

fresh50%

woody100%

aromatic90%

aquatic80%

green70%

citrus60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, aquatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cascalone

Heart

Lavender

Base

Vetiver

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMintPetitgrain

Heart2-3 hrs

CascaloneLily-of-the-ValleyCardamom

Base4-6 hrs

White WoodsCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesCascalone and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Ravenclaw™ Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall36

Winter27

Day100

Night67

Spring86

Summer100

Fall64

Winter41

Day100

Night58

Category winnerRavenclaw™ ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men31

Unisex47

Women22

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,552

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#19,132

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerRavenclaw™ ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Brave Spirit by Zara is an aromatic aquatic fragrance designed for men who appreciate a clean and crisp daily scent. Launched in 2018, it centers around the synthetic marine note of Cascalone, tempered by lavender and a grounded vetiver base. This fragrance is ideal for warm spring days or casual morning office wear.

Reviews →

Ravenclaw Parfum by House Of Sillage opens with a lively splash of frozen mint, sharp bergamot, and bitter green petitgrain that feels like stepping out into a brisk morning breeze. As the bright citrus mist settles, the scent reveals a watery marine heart driven by cascalone, gentle lily of the valley, and a faint du…

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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, Brave Spirit or Ravenclaw™ Parfum?

Brave Spirit takes 5 of 7 categories. Brave Spirit is rated 3.83/5 from 29 votes; Ravenclaw™ Parfum is rated 3.43/5 from 65 votes. Choose Brave Spirit for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ravenclaw™ Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Brave Spirit or Ravenclaw™ Parfum?

Brave Spirit lasts longest (Brave Spirit 59/100, Ravenclaw™ Parfum 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Brave Spirit or Ravenclaw™ Parfum?

Projection is very close: Brave Spirit 46/100, Ravenclaw™ Parfum 45/100 for sillage.

Do Brave Spirit and Ravenclaw™ Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, aquatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cascalone and Vetiver.

Is Brave Spirit or Ravenclaw™ Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ravenclaw™ Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Ravenclaw™ Parfum is the stronger pick. Brave Spirit suits daytime wear; Ravenclaw™ Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Brave Spirit and Ravenclaw™ Parfum?

Brave Spirit has top notes of Cascalone, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Vetiver. Ravenclaw™ Parfum has top notes of Bergamot, Mint and Petitgrain, heart notes of Cascalone, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cardamom, a base of White Woods, Cedar and Vetiver.