Bravus vs Forest Livre
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
BravusChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Forest LivreChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Bravus2/4
Forest Livre2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Forest Livre
- Sillage & projection
- Forest Livre
- 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
BravusPhytodermForest LivreÁgua de CheiroWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.71/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 62%Had 21%Want 18%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate14%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
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityForest Livre
SillageForest Livre
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBravusBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber86%
fresh spicy72%
warm spicy58%
citrus44%
patchouli30%
citrus100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
cinnamon61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green MandarinBlack Pepper
Heart
NutmegCedar
Base
AmberwoodPatchouli
Top
Mandarin OrangeLavenderCitronGrapefruit
Heart
CinnamonNutmegBlack PepperGinger
Base
PatchouliVetiverCedarAmberwood
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Nutmeg, Cedar and Amberwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring71
Summer29
Fall79
Winter100
Day7
Night100
Spring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#59,121
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#66,254
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBravusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBravus 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…
Reviews →Forest Livre by Água de Cheiro brings a crisp, aromatic profile designed for the modern man. It opens with a bright burst of mandarin orange and citron, supported by lavender. As it warms on the skin, notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and black pepper add a grounded spice, making it a reliable choice for daily wear throughou…
Reviews →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 Forest Livre?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bravus is rated 3.71/5 from 21 votes; Forest Livre is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Bravus for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Forest Livre for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Bravus or Forest Livre?
Forest Livre lasts longest (Forest Livre 60/100, Bravus 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bravus or Forest Livre?
Forest Livre projects furthest (Forest Livre 75/100, Bravus 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bravus and Forest Livre smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Cedar and Amberwood.
Is Bravus or Forest Livre better for summer or winter?
Bravus suits evening wear; Forest Livre suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bravus and Forest Livre?
Bravus has top notes of Green Mandarin and Black Pepper, heart notes of Nutmeg and Cedar, a base of Amberwood and Patchouli. Forest Livre has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Citron and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Black Pepper and Ginger, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Cedar and Amberwood.
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