Brukenthal vs I Want
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
I Want takes 2 of 2 categories.
BrukenthalChoose it for a sweet and tobacco character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
I WantChoose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Brukenthal0/2
I Want2/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- I Want
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- I Want
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BrukenthalMATCAI WantBibliothèque de ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%
3.84/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 33%Had 9%Want 58%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
35%Love
37%Like
23%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate
52 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerI WantBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
tobacco91%
woody83%
cherry74%
fruity65%
amber56%
sweet100%
almond92%
woody84%
fruity77%
warm spicy69%
cherry61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Cherry
Heart
VioletPlumFig
Base
TobaccoMahoganyBenzoinVetiverTonkaOsmanthus
Top
Bitter AlmondCherryLiquor
Heart
PlumTurkish RoseJasmine Sambac
Base
SandalwoodCinnamonTonkaBenzoinCedarVetiverClovesPeru Balsam
InformationalShared notesCherry, Plum, Benzoin and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring56
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#65,346
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#15,681
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerI WantHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMATCA Brukenthal opens with a tart burst of dark cherry paired with green fig leaves and ripe plum. As the top notes quiet down, sweet tobacco leaves and dry mahogany wood create a warm core anchored by benzoin resin and earthy vetiver. It wears best during crisp fall evenings or winter nights when cold air lets the d…
Reviews →I Want is a boozy cherry and bitter almond gourmand that stays very cherry on skin. The opening reads like cherry liqueur with an amaretto-like almond edge, then it softens into a sweeter cherry with hints of plum and a smoky-leaning vanilla finish. Expect a bold, fairly linear cherry profile that can feel cosy in col…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Brukenthal or I Want?
I Want takes 2 of 2 categories. Brukenthal is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; I Want is rated 3.84/5 from 58 votes. Choose Brukenthal for a sweet and tobacco character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose I Want for a sweet and almond character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Do Brukenthal and I Want smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Cherry, Plum, Benzoin and Vetiver.
Is Brukenthal or I Want better for summer or winter?
Brukenthal suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Brukenthal and I Want?
Brukenthal has top notes of Cherry, heart notes of Violet, Plum and Fig, a base of Tobacco, Mahogany, Benzoin and Vetiver. I Want has top notes of Bitter Almond, Cherry and Liquor, heart notes of Plum, Turkish Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Tonka and Benzoin.
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