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Brutal Classic Intense vs G11

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

Updated 307 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Brutal Classic Intense takes 3 of 6 categories.

  • Brutal Classic Intense

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • G11

    Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Brutal Classic Intense3/6
G112/6
Ratings & consensus
Brutal Classic Intense
Community sentiment
G11
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Brutal Classic Intense
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
G11
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Brutal Classic Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Brutal Classic IntenseMiraculum
G11Il Profvmo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.84/ 5 · 280 votes
Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 29%Had 21%Want 50%
Category winnerBrutal Classic IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
29%Love
45%Like
11%Ok
9%Dislike
5%Hate

280 votes

37%Love
44%Like
0%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerG11Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageBrutal Classic Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value94
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
warm spicy92%
earthy84%
aromatic77%
mossy69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
earthy88%
aromatic77%
green65%
mossy53%
fresh42%
Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, earthy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LavenderCitrusesGrass
Heart
ClovesGeraniumJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverWoody NotesSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMusk
Top
GrassGreen NotesCitruses
Heart
Palisander RosewoodLavenderNeroli
Base
VetiverMossCypressSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesLavender, Citruses, Grass 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 season
Spring99
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer70
Fall60
Winter40
Day100
Night31
Category winnerG11Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men98
Unisex1
Women1

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,219

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,028

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBrutal Classic IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Brutal Classic Intense opens with a sharp burst of lavender, crushed green grass, and bright citrus. The initial spray feels crisp and aggressive, carrying an unapologetic old-school barbershop character. Within twenty minutes, spicy cloves and geranium take over the center, softening the harsh green edges. The base …

Reviews →

G11 by Il Profvmo is a crisp green woods scent that opens with grassy, citrusy freshness, then settles into an aromatic heart of lavender and neroli. The dry down turns drier and earthier, with vetiver, moss, cypress and a smooth woody base. It reads classic and outdoorsy rather than sweet, a good fit for daytime wear…

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, Brutal Classic Intense or G11?

Brutal Classic Intense takes 3 of 6 categories. Brutal Classic Intense is rated 3.84/5 from 280 votes; G11 is rated 4.00/5 from 27 votes. Choose Brutal Classic Intense for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose G11 for a woody and earthy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Brutal Classic Intense or G11?

They last about the same: Brutal Classic Intense 73/100, G11 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Brutal Classic Intense or G11?

Brutal Classic Intense projects furthest (Brutal Classic Intense 64/100, G11 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Brutal Classic Intense and G11 smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Citruses, Grass and Vetiver.

Is Brutal Classic Intense or G11 better for summer or winter?

For summer, G11 is the stronger pick. For winter, Brutal Classic Intense is the stronger pick. G11 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Brutal Classic Intense and G11?

Brutal Classic Intense has top notes of Lavender, Citruses and Grass, heart notes of Cloves, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Woody Notes and Sandalwood. G11 has top notes of Grass, Green Notes and Citruses, heart notes of Palisander Rosewood, Lavender and Neroli, a base of Vetiver, Moss, Cypress and Sandalwood.

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