Fragrance comparison

Brutal Classic Intense vs Higher Self

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 287 ratings analysed

4 wins

Brutal Classic Intense

Miraculum

3.84280 votes

Rank #28,260 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Higher Self

TOBBA

3.297 votes

Rank #63,369 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Brutal Classic Intense takes 4 of 4 categories.

Brutal Classic Intense
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Higher Self
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring.

Brutal Classic Intense4/4

Higher Self0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Brutal Classic Intense
Sillage & projection: Brutal Classic Intense
Value for money: Brutal Classic Intense
Versatility: Not scored
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

Higher SelfTOBBA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 280 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 9%Had 5%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

43%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

29%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityBrutal Classic Intense

SillageBrutal Classic Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBrutal Classic IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

mossy69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

lavender84%

earthy77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderCitrusesGrass

Heart

ClovesGeraniumJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverWoody NotesSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMusk

Notes

LavenderVetiverGreen NotesCitrusesJasmineFrankincensePatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Citruses, Jasmine 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men98

Unisex1

Women1

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,260

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,369

PerfumerJasper Li

Launched—

Reviews1

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 …

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Higher Self by TOBBA opens with a bright burst of citruses and green notes, introducing a clean, outdoor freshness right away. As it rests on the skin, the herbal quality of lavender takes over, grounded by earthy patchouli and a touch of frankincense. It is a quiet, dry, and slightly smoky aromatic blend. We recommen…

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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, Brutal Classic Intense or Higher Self?

Brutal Classic Intense takes 4 of 4 categories. Brutal Classic Intense is rated 3.84/5 from 280 votes; Higher Self is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Brutal Classic Intense for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Higher Self for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Brutal Classic Intense or Higher Self?

Brutal Classic Intense lasts longest (Brutal Classic Intense 73/100, Higher Self 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Brutal Classic Intense or Higher Self?

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

Do Brutal Classic Intense and Higher Self smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Citruses, Jasmine and Vetiver.

What are the notes in Brutal Classic Intense and Higher Self?

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. Higher Self features Lavender, Vetiver, Green Notes, Citruses and Jasmine.