Fragrance comparison

Brume d'Hiver vs Pachundra

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 163 ratings analysed

Brume d'Hiver

Volnay

3.85161 votes

Rank #8,294 PowderyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Pachundra

EVOY

5.002 votes

Rank #44,797 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pachundra takes 3 of 4 categories.

Brume d'Hiver
Choose it for a powdery and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pachundra
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Brume d'Hiver1/4

Pachundra3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pachundra
Sillage & projection: Pachundra
Value for money: Pachundra
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Brume d'Hiver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Brume d'HiverVolnay

PachundraEVOY

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

110 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityPachundra

SillagePachundra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value100

Category winnerPachundraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

rose69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Juniper BerrieselemiBergamot

Heart

Bulgarian RoseRoseJasmine

Base

Powdery NotesHeliotropeIncenseAgarwood (Oud)Haitian VetiverVioletMuskSpanish Labdanum

Top20-30 mins

PatchouliBitter OrangeBrown sugarWhiskeyBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletelemiRose

Base7-9+ hrs

VanillaCedarMusk

InformationalShared noteselemi, Bergamot, Rose and Violet. Durations are only published for Pachundra, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer30

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night89

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex59

Women27

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,294

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#44,797

PerfumerTatiana Naumova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBrume d'HiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Brume d'Hiver is a powdery rose fragrance with a cool, cosmetic feel. It opens airy and slightly spicy, then settles into heliotrope, violet, soft incense, musk and a dry woody base. If you enjoy vintage-leaning makeup-powder florals, this can feel elegant and distinctive. If heavy powder, baby lotion or face-powder …

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EVOY Pachundra delivers a rich, boozy gourmand experience wrapped in earthy woods. Right away, you get a rush of aged whiskey splashed over crystal brown sugar, quickly cut by the brisk zest of bitter orange and bergamot. As the opening sparkle settles down, a dense core of patchouli takes center stage, supported by s…

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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, Brume d'Hiver or Pachundra?

Pachundra takes 3 of 4 categories. Brume d'Hiver is rated 3.85/5 from 161 votes; Pachundra is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Brume d'Hiver for a powdery and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pachundra for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Brume d'Hiver or Pachundra?

Pachundra lasts longest (Pachundra 80/100, Brume d'Hiver 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Brume d'Hiver or Pachundra?

Pachundra projects furthest (Pachundra 75/100, Brume d'Hiver 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Brume d'Hiver and Pachundra smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include elemi, Bergamot, Rose and Violet.

Is Brume d'Hiver or Pachundra better for summer or winter?

Brume d'Hiver suits daytime wear; Pachundra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Brume d'Hiver and Pachundra?

Brume d'Hiver has top notes of Juniper Berries, elemi and Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Powdery Notes, Heliotrope, Incense and Agarwood (Oud). Pachundra has top notes of Patchouli, Bitter Orange, Brown sugar and Whiskey, heart notes of Violet, elemi and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Cedar and Musk.