Fragrance comparison

Carrera Master vs Bracken Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,512 ratings analysed

Carrera Master

Carrera

3.7218 votes

Rank #43,972 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Bracken Man

Amouage

4.171,494 votes

Rank #26,194 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bracken Man takes 4 of 5 categories.

Carrera Master
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bracken Man
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Carrera Master1/5

Bracken Man4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carrera MasterCarrera

Bracken ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 39%Had 27%Want 34%

4.17/ 5 · 1,494 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerBracken ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

44%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

50%Love

30%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,494 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBracken Man

SillageBracken Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value41

Category winnerCarrera MasterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

lavender58%

woody44%

powdery30%

woody100%

warm spicy90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

patchouli60%

lavender50%

Scent match61%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonEucalyptus

Heart

LavenderGeraniumCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodCedarMusk

Top

ClovesCypressLavenderNutmegLemonBergamot

Heart

GeraniumCedarSandalwoodCinnamon

Base

PatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, 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 season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer70

Fall0

Winter45

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex22

Women11

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,972

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#26,194

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBracken ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carrera Master opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and crisp lemon, backed by an immediate hit of cool eucalyptus. Within ten minutes, aromatic lavender and spicy geranium take over the center, softening the initial tartness into a clean barbershop lather. Cinnamon adds a dry kick before the scent settles into a ceda…

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Amouage Bracken Man reimagines the classic fougere by surrounding dry lavender and wet earth with intense kitchen spices. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of cloves before settling into a damp forest floor aroma that feels both retro and fiercely modern. It suits men who appreciate green, earthy scents over swee…

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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, Carrera Master or Bracken Man?

Bracken Man takes 4 of 5 categories. Carrera Master is rated 3.72/5 from 18 votes; Bracken Man is rated 4.17/5 from 1,494 votes. Choose Carrera Master for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bracken Man for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Carrera Master or Bracken Man?

Bracken Man lasts longest (Bracken Man 76/100, Carrera Master 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carrera Master or Bracken Man?

Bracken Man projects furthest (Bracken Man 67/100, Carrera Master 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carrera Master and Bracken Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Carrera Master or Bracken Man better for summer or winter?

Carrera Master suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carrera Master and Bracken Man?

Carrera Master has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Eucalyptus, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk. Bracken Man has top notes of Cloves, Cypress, Lavender and Nutmeg, heart notes of Geranium, Cedar, Sandalwood and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli and Musk.