Fragrance comparison

Bravus vs Paithani

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 226 ratings analysed

Bravus

Phytoderm

3.7121 votes

Rank #59,121 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Paithani

Penhaligon's

3.90205 votes

Rank #5,061 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paithani takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Bravus1/5

Paithani4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BravusPhytoderm

PaithaniPenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 62%Had 21%Want 18%

3.90/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerPaithaniRating 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

38%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

150 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityPaithani

SillagePaithani

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value47

Category winnerBravusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber86%

fresh spicy72%

warm spicy58%

citrus44%

patchouli30%

warm spicy100%

leather92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match58%Closely related · 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

CardamomNutmegBlack Pepper

Heart

MilkRoseMate

Base

LeatherAmberwoodLabdanumCedar

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 season

Spring71

Summer29

Fall79

Winter100

Day7

Night100

Spring46

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men24

Unisex57

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,121

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,061

PerfumerAlex Lee

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerPaithaniHigher 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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Paithani is a warm spicy leather fragrance with a chai-like softness: cardamom, nutmeg and pepper over milky rose, cedar, labdanum and amberwood. On skin it often reads as warm suede, spiced tea and polished wood, with a dry, aromatic edge rather than heavy sweetness. It suits people who enjoy bold spice, soft leather…

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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 Paithani?

Paithani takes 4 of 5 categories. Bravus is rated 3.71/5 from 21 votes; Paithani is rated 3.90/5 from 205 votes. Choose Bravus for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Paithani for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bravus or Paithani?

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

Which projects more, Bravus or Paithani?

Paithani projects furthest (Paithani 70/100, Bravus 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bravus and Paithani smell similar?

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

Is Bravus or Paithani better for summer or winter?

Bravus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bravus and Paithani?

Bravus has top notes of Green Mandarin and Black Pepper, heart notes of Nutmeg and Cedar, a base of Amberwood and Patchouli. Paithani has top notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg and Black Pepper, heart notes of Milk, Rose and Mate, a base of Leather, Amberwood, Labdanum and Cedar.