Fragrance comparison

Bravus vs Itruk

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 194 ratings analysed

Bravus

Phytoderm

3.7121 votes

Rank #59,121 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Itruk

Bois 1920

3.98173 votes

Rank #9,741 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Itruk takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bravus
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Itruk
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Bravus1/5

Itruk4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BravusPhytoderm

ItrukBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 62%Had 21%Want 18%

3.98/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 30%Had 6%Want 64%

Category winnerItrukRating 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

62%Love

21%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

141 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityItruk

SillageItruk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value52

Category winnerBravusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber86%

fresh spicy72%

warm spicy58%

citrus44%

patchouli30%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both amber, woody and fresh 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

Black PepperCardamomJuniperCuminPink Pepper

Heart

PatchouliNutmegIrisAmberwood

Base

IncenseAmberAgarwood (Oud)VanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Nutmeg, Amberwood 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

Spring86

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men55

Unisex40

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,121

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,741

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerItrukHigher 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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Itruk is a spicy amber woods scent with a dry, resinous core and a smooth sweet base. Pepper, cardamom and juniper give it a brisk aromatic lift early on, then patchouli, incense, oud, vanilla and tonka turn it warmer, darker and more enveloping. It reads best for cool weather, evening wear, and anyone who likes amber…

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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 Itruk?

Itruk takes 4 of 5 categories. Bravus is rated 3.71/5 from 21 votes; Itruk is rated 3.98/5 from 173 votes. Choose Bravus for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Itruk for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bravus or Itruk?

Itruk lasts longest (Itruk 76/100, Bravus 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bravus or Itruk?

Itruk projects furthest (Itruk 67/100, Bravus 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bravus and Itruk smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Amberwood and Patchouli.

Is Bravus or Itruk better for summer or winter?

Bravus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bravus and Itruk?

Bravus has top notes of Green Mandarin and Black Pepper, heart notes of Nutmeg and Cedar, a base of Amberwood and Patchouli. Itruk has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom, Juniper and Cumin, heart notes of Patchouli, Nutmeg, Iris and Amberwood, a base of Incense, Amber, Agarwood (Oud) and Vanilla.