Fragrance comparison

Bugada vs Stark Bravery

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Bugada

Isnard

3.333 votes

Rank #70,124 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Stark Bravery

Dilís Parfum · 2020

4.002 votes

Rank #64,315 WoodyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Stark Bravery takes 2 of 4 categories.

Bugada
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Stark Bravery
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bugada1/4

Stark Bravery2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BugadaIsnard

Stark BraveryDilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 60%Want 20%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageBugada

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value100

Category winnerStark BraveryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

violet77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletIris

Heart

JasmineCedar

Base

SandalwoodAmberPatchouli

Top

RosemaryBlack PepperNutmegCardamomLavender

Heart

PatchouliCedarSandalwoodCashmere WoodVioletIrisJasmine

Base

OakmossMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesViolet, Iris, Jasmine and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,124

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,315

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2020

Reviews0

Category winnerStark BraveryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bugada by Isnard opens with cool iris and sweet violet, giving off an initial impression of freshly laundered cotton line-dried in the sun. As the initial puff of cosmetic powder settles, white jasmine and dry cedar emerge in the heart. The base rests on warm sandalwood, soft amber, and an earthy touch of patchouli. T…

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Stark Bravery by Dilis Parfum opens with an energetic kick of cracked black pepper, aromatic rosemary, and crushed green cardamom. This herbal kick quickly smooths out into a clean, powdery heart where dry cedarwood, soft violet petals, and gentle iris take center stage. As the hours tick by, a comforting base of eart…

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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, Bugada or Stark Bravery?

Stark Bravery takes 2 of 4 categories. Bugada is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Stark Bravery is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Bugada for a woody and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Stark Bravery for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bugada or Stark Bravery?

They last about the same: Bugada 60/100, Stark Bravery 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bugada or Stark Bravery?

Bugada projects furthest (Bugada 63/100, Stark Bravery 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bugada and Stark Bravery smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Violet, Iris, Jasmine and Cedar.

Is Bugada or Stark Bravery better for summer or winter?

Bugada suits daytime wear; Stark Bravery suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bugada and Stark Bravery?

Bugada has top notes of Violet and Iris, heart notes of Jasmine and Cedar, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Patchouli. Stark Bravery has top notes of Rosemary, Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Cardamom, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedar, Sandalwood and Cashmere Wood, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Amber.