Fragrance comparison

Bruma vs Hegoak

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

Bruma

Mahogany

4.0014 votes

Rank #50,129 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Hegoak

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

3.4825 votes

Rank #44,552 LeatherFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Bruma
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Hegoak
Choose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bruma2/4

Hegoak2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BrumaMahogany

HegoakParfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 23%Had 17%Want 60%

3.48/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 29%Had 34%Want 38%

Category winnerBrumaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

20%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

36%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityHegoak

SillageBruma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value70

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

fresh77%

white floral65%

aquatic53%

floral42%

leather100%

fruity88%

citrus77%

sweet65%

animalic53%

tobacco42%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearAppleMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineFreesiaViolet LeafPlum

Base

NectarineRaspberryMusk

Notes

LeatherMandarin OrangePlumTobaccoViolet LeafSichuan PepperLily

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Violet Leaf and Plum. Durations are only published for Hegoak, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night40

Spring43

Summer29

Fall100

Winter43

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Date 39%Casual 28%Work 19%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,129

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,552

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerHegoakHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bruma by Mahogany brings a bright, fruity sweetness that instantly catches your attention. Crisp apple and pear notes open the experience, making it a refreshing choice for warm spring days or casual morning outings. The blend transitions into clean florals, offering a straightforward, cheerful profile for women who e…

Reviews →

Hegoak pairs rugged leather with juicy dark plum and crisp mandarin orange. You get an immediate kick of pungent Sichuan pepper before the scent settles into dry pipe tobacco and violet leaf. It smells grounded, herbal, and slightly smoky. Do not overspray this bottle. Two sprays deliver a steady, warming presence wit…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bruma or Hegoak?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bruma is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes; Hegoak is rated 3.48/5 from 25 votes. Choose Bruma for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Hegoak for a leather and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bruma or Hegoak?

Hegoak lasts longest (Hegoak 69/100, Bruma 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bruma or Hegoak?

Bruma projects furthest (Bruma 60/100, Hegoak 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bruma and Hegoak smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf and Plum.

Is Bruma or Hegoak better for summer or winter?

Bruma suits daytime wear; Hegoak suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bruma and Hegoak?

Bruma has top notes of Pear, Apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Freesia, Violet Leaf and Plum, a base of Nectarine, Raspberry and Musk. Hegoak features Leather, Mandarin Orange, Plum, Tobacco and Violet Leaf.