Fragrance comparison

Bravus vs Omen

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

Bravus

Phytoderm

3.7121 votes

Rank #59,121 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Omen

Phuong Dang

2.297 votes

Rank #74,984 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

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

Bravus2/4

Omen2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Omen
Sillage & projection: Omen
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

OmenPhuong Dang

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 62%Had 21%Want 18%

2.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 16%Had 0%Want 84%

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

29%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

43%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate32

Category winners

LongevityOmen

SillageOmen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value25

Category winnerBravusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber86%

fresh spicy72%

warm spicy58%

citrus44%

patchouli30%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

fresh69%

vanilla61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, amber 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

AldehydesLabdanumBlack PepperWhite PepperSaffronCinammonGreen Mandarin

Heart

PeonyTeaRoseNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)

Base

Agarwood (Oud)OakmossDriftwoodAmbergrisPatchouliTonka BeanSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesGreen Mandarin, Black Pepper, 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

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,121

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,984

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

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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Omen by Phuong Dang is a complex woody chypre that balances sharp, peppery aldehydes with a resinous, dark heart. It creates a bold, aromatic profile for those who enjoy challenging, unconventional scents. With notes of saffron, nard, and oud, it feels suited for cooler weather or an evening event where you want to st…

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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 Omen?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bravus is rated 3.71/5 from 21 votes; Omen is rated 2.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Bravus for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Omen for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bravus or Omen?

Omen lasts longest (Omen 85/100, Bravus 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bravus or Omen?

Omen projects furthest (Omen 75/100, Bravus 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bravus and Omen smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Green Mandarin, Black Pepper, Cedar and Patchouli.

Is Bravus or Omen better for summer or winter?

Bravus suits evening wear; Omen suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bravus and Omen?

Bravus has top notes of Green Mandarin and Black Pepper, heart notes of Nutmeg and Cedar, a base of Amberwood and Patchouli. Omen has top notes of Aldehydes, Labdanum, Black Pepper and White Pepper, heart notes of Peony, Tea, Rose and Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), a base of Agarwood (Oud), Oakmoss, Driftwood and Ambergris.