Fragrance comparison

Brillant vs Patou pour Homme

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 240 ratings analysed

Brillant

Evaflor

4.0812 votes

Rank #36,885 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Patou pour Homme

Jean Patou

4.57228 votes

Rank #22,975 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patou pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.

Brillant
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Patou pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Brillant1/5

Patou pour Homme4/5

Ratings & consensus: Patou pour Homme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Patou pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Patou pour Homme
Value for money: Brillant
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Patou pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BrillantEvaflor

Patou pour HommeJean Patou

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 52%Had 13%Want 35%

4.57/ 5 · 228 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerPatou pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

71%Love

22%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

228 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityPatou pour Homme

SillagePatou pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value24

Category winnerBrillantBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

animalic77%

leather69%

patchouli61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemonLavenderClary Sage

Heart2-3 hrs

LabdanumGeraniumLeather

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodMusk

Top

Clary SageLavenderBasilBlack PepperPimento SeedsTarragon

Heart

PatchouliVetiverGeraniumFirCedar

Base

LeatherCivetVanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodLabdanum

InformationalShared notesLavender, Clary Sage, Labdanum and Geranium. Durations are only published for Brillant, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer57

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night69

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 9%

Men95

Unisex3

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,885

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#22,975

PerfumerJean Kerleo

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPatou pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Evaflor Brillant takes classic masculine grooming notes and builds a straightforward oriental fougere around them. The initial spray delivers a bright crackle of tart lemon and Italian bergamot, backed immediately by crisp French lavender. Within fifteen minutes, the herbal bite of clary sage and metallic geranium tak…

Reviews →

Jean Patou Pour Homme is a classic aromatic oakmoss and leather composition, built for formal winter settings and crisp spring mornings. It starts with sharp clary sage and dries down to warm sandalwood and civet. This scent suits collectors who appreciate old-school French masculine perfumery.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Brillant or Patou pour Homme?

Patou pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Brillant is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; Patou pour Homme is rated 4.57/5 from 228 votes. Choose Brillant for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Patou pour Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Brillant or Patou pour Homme?

They last about the same: Patou pour Homme 76/100, Brillant 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Brillant or Patou pour Homme?

Patou pour Homme projects furthest (Patou pour Homme 71/100, Brillant 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Brillant and Patou pour Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Clary Sage, Labdanum and Geranium.

Is Brillant or Patou pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Brillant suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Brillant and Patou pour Homme?

Brillant has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Clary Sage, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium and Leather, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk. Patou pour Homme has top notes of Clary Sage, Lavender, Basil and Black Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Vetiver, Geranium and Fir, a base of Leather, Civet, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.