Fragrance comparison

Bravus vs Costume

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bravus

Phytoderm

3.7121 votes

Rank #59,121 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Costume

Sergey Gubanov

4.002 votes

Rank #64,515 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bravus takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bravus
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Costume
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bravus3/4

Costume1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bravus
Sillage & projection: Costume
Value for money: Bravus
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bravus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BravusPhytoderm

CostumeSergey Gubanov

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 62%Had 21%Want 18%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

52%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBravus

SillageCostume

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBravusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber86%

fresh spicy72%

warm spicy58%

citrus44%

patchouli30%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

earthy60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green MandarinBlack Pepper

Heart

NutmegCedar

Base

AmberwoodPatchouli

Top

GrapefruitCardamomBlack PepperTarragon

Heart

GeraniumCedarNutmeg

Base

PatchouliVetiverOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Nutmeg, Cedar and Patchouli. 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

Fall79

Winter100

Day7

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,121

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,515

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBravusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bravus by Phytoderm presents as an aromatic green fragrance for men, anchored by a blend of green mandarin and black pepper. It settles into a woody profile featuring cedar and nutmeg before resting on a base of amberwood and patchouli. Ideal for cooler weather, it offers a distinct character for daily wear and evenin…

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Costume by Sergey Gubanov is a sharp, aromatic unisex scent built around citrus and pepper. Launched in 2016, it opens with bright grapefruit and spicy cardamom before settling into a grounding woody base. It works well for office settings in the spring, providing a clean, professional finish without overwhelming the …

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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, Bravus or Costume?

Bravus takes 3 of 4 categories. Bravus is rated 3.71/5 from 21 votes; Costume is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Bravus for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Costume for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bravus or Costume?

Bravus lasts longest (Bravus 54/100, Costume 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bravus or Costume?

Costume projects furthest (Costume 58/100, Bravus 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bravus and Costume smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Cedar and Patchouli.

Is Bravus or Costume better for summer or winter?

Bravus suits evening wear; Costume suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bravus and Costume?

Bravus has top notes of Green Mandarin and Black Pepper, heart notes of Nutmeg and Cedar, a base of Amberwood and Patchouli. Costume has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Tarragon, heart notes of Geranium, Cedar and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Oakmoss.