Brutal Classic Intense vs G11
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
Which one should you pick?
Brutal Classic Intense takes 3 of 6 categories.
Brutal Classic IntenseChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
G11Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
- 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.
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership splitCommunity sentiment
How voters split from love to hate280 votes
27 votes
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scoresLongevityTie
SillageBrutal Classic Intense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itMain accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothNote pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedSeasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonWho wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,219
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#43,028
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBrutal 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 →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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