Brutus vs Eau de Sport
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eau de Sport takes 6 of 7 categories.
BrutusChoose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Eau de SportChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Brutus1/7
Eau de Sport6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau de Sport
- Community sentiment
- Eau de Sport
- Longevity
- Eau de Sport
- Sillage & projection
- Eau de Sport
- Value for money
- Eau de Sport
- Versatility
- Eau de Sport
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Brutus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BrutusOrto ParisiEau de SportLacoste FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 1,297 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
4.35/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 29%Had 26%Want 45%
Category winnerEau de SportRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
35%Like
16%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
1,297 votes
48%Love
43%Like
3%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
60 votes
Category winnerEau de SportMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEau de Sport
SillageEau de Sport
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEau de SportBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
patchouli92%
citrus84%
earthy77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
LavenderGeraniumRose
Base
PatchouliCedarAmberMuskOakmossLabdanum
Top
BergamotLavenderBasilLemonMandarin OrangeMintNeroli
Heart
FirCorianderCarnationClary SageJasmineGeraniumRose
Base
SandalwoodLeatherCedarAmberTonka BeanOakmossPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring97
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer78
Fall70
Winter43
Day100
Night45
Category winnerEau de SportMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,222
PerfumerAlessandro Gualtieri
Launched—
Reviews104
Overall rank#9,978
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerBrutusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOrto 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…
Reviews →Eau de Sport by Lacoste Fragrances opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, mint, and crushed basil before settling into an aromatic pine and cedar dry down. Created as a classic aromatic fougere, this vintage cologne pairs traditional French herbal accords with a dry oakmoss and leather base. It wears best during cool …
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, Brutus or Eau de Sport?
Eau de Sport takes 6 of 7 categories. Brutus is rated 4.06/5 from 1,297 votes; Eau de Sport is rated 4.35/5 from 60 votes. Choose Brutus for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Eau de Sport for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Brutus or Eau de Sport?
Eau de Sport lasts longest (Eau de Sport 76/100, Brutus 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Brutus or Eau de Sport?
Eau de Sport projects furthest (Eau de Sport 69/100, Brutus 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Brutus and Eau de Sport smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Geranium.
Is Brutus or Eau de Sport better for summer or winter?
For summer, Eau de Sport is the stronger pick. For winter, Brutus is the stronger pick. Eau de Sport suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Brutus and Eau de Sport?
Brutus has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Amber and Musk. Eau de Sport has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Basil and Lemon, heart notes of Fir, Coriander, Carnation and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, Cedar and Amber.
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