Fragrance comparison

Brutus vs Demi-Lune № 7

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,297 ratings analysed

1 wins

Brutus

Orto Parisi

4.061,297 votes

Rank #2,008 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Demi-Lune № 7

CIEL Parfum

—0 votes

Rank #73,342 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Brutus takes 1 of 1 categories.

Brutus
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Demi-Lune № 7
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character.

Brutus1/1

Demi-Lune № 70/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BrutusOrto Parisi

Demi-Lune № 7CIEL Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 1,297 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

35%Like

16%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

1,297 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

mossy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderGeraniumRose

Base

PatchouliCedarAmberMuskOakmossLabdanum

Top15-30 mins

OakmossMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

BergamotGeranium

Base5-8 hrs

AmberCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Geranium and Cedar. Durations are only published for Demi-Lune № 7, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night34

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex21

Women2

Not enough votes yet

Work 39%Casual 35%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,008

PerfumerAlessandro Gualtieri

Launched—

Reviews104

Overall rank#73,342

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBrutusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Orto Parisi Brutus opens with a burst of tart bergamot and ripe mandarin orange before settling into a deep base of earthy patchouli, dry cedar, and resinous amber. Unlike the louder, unruly releases in Alessandro Gualtieri's lineup, this composition maintains a disciplined structure that feels tailored for cool weath…

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Demi-Lune № 7 by CIEL Parfum delivers a crisp, brisk spin on traditional masculine aromatics. The opening strikes fast. Juicy mandarin orange arrives alongside a surprising shock of damp, forest-floor oakmoss. Expect a fleeting solvent prickle during the opening three minutes. Once the alcohol evaporates, sharp bergam…

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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.

Do Brutus and Demi-Lune № 7 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Geranium and Cedar.

Is Brutus or Demi-Lune № 7 better for summer or winter?

Demi-Lune № 7 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Brutus and Demi-Lune № 7?

Brutus has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Amber and Musk. Demi-Lune № 7 has top notes of Oakmoss and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Bergamot and Geranium, a base of Amber and Cedar.