Fragrance comparison

Bravus vs Sean John

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 224 ratings analysed

Bravus

Phytoderm

3.7121 votes

Rank #59,121 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Sean John

3.73203 votes

Rank #10,501 Fresh SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sean John takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Bravus1/5

Sean John4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BravusPhytoderm

Sean JohnSean John

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 62%Had 21%Want 18%

3.73/ 5 · 203 votes

Have 56%Had 22%Want 22%

Category winnerSean JohnRating 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

25%Love

40%Like

15%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

193 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevitySean John

SillageSean John

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value74

Category winnerBravusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber86%

fresh spicy72%

warm spicy58%

citrus44%

patchouli30%

fresh spicy100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and citrus

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

BergamotMandarin OrangeBlack PepperWater Mint

Heart

CardamomNutmegViolet LeafAngelica

Base

VanillaAmberMuskSandalwoodCoumarinAmberwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Nutmeg 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

Spring97

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,121

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,501

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerSean JohnHigher 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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Sean John by Sean John is an oriental spicy fragrance for men launched in 2016. It offers a clean blend of bergamot and water mint, grounded by a warm, woody vanilla base. This scent is designed for versatile daily wear, performing comfortably in casual professional settings or during evening dates when a subtle, appr…

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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 Sean John?

Sean John takes 4 of 5 categories. Bravus is rated 3.71/5 from 21 votes; Sean John is rated 3.73/5 from 203 votes. Choose Bravus for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sean John for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bravus or Sean John?

Sean John lasts longest (Sean John 58/100, Bravus 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bravus or Sean John?

Sean John projects furthest (Sean John 57/100, Bravus 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bravus and Sean John smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Amberwood.

Is Bravus or Sean John better for summer or winter?

Bravus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bravus and Sean John?

Bravus has top notes of Green Mandarin and Black Pepper, heart notes of Nutmeg and Cedar, a base of Amberwood and Patchouli. Sean John has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Black Pepper and Water Mint, heart notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg, Violet Leaf and Angelica, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood.