Fragrance comparison

Cinque Terre vs Bravas

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 367 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cinque Terre

Mancera

3.83359 votes

Rank #7,341 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Bravas

Shiseido

4.508 votes

Rank #46,512 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cinque Terre takes 4 of 4 categories.

Cinque Terre
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bravas
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cinque Terre4/4

Bravas0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cinque TerreMancera

BravasShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 359 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 67%

4.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

25%Like

16%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

359 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityCinque Terre

SillageCinque Terre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCinque TerreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

salty77%

green69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

green77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LemonRosemaryCardamom

Heart3 to 5 hours

Sea SaltFig LeafCedarPineAmber

Base5 to 8 hours

OakmossTonka BeanSandalwoodLabdanum

Top

RosemaryNeroliLavenderGreen NotesClary SageFruity NotesBasilArtemisia

Heart

JasminePineRoseClovesCarawayCinnamon

Base

LabdanumOakmossLeatherAmberPatchouliMuskCoconutWhite Cedar Extract

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Pine, Amber and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Cinque Terre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall55

Winter18

Day100

Night48

Spring88

Summer100

Fall63

Winter25

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex25

Women4

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,341

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#46,512

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCinque TerreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cinque Terre by Mancera opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon, herbal rosemary, and a dash of cardamom spice. It immediately conjures a bright coastal scene where maritime air meets steep pine-covered cliffs. As the zesty citrus softens, the scent reveals salty sea air, green fig leaf, and resinous pine needles back…

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Shiseido Bravas lands on skin with a bracing, vintage Japanese grooming aesthetic. The opening strikes with clean rosemary, lavender, and bergamot, bringing a crispness that feels like stepping out of a classic barbershop on a humid summer morning. As the initial brightness settles, the scent reveals a herbal heart of…

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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, Cinque Terre or Bravas?

Cinque Terre takes 4 of 4 categories. Cinque Terre is rated 3.83/5 from 359 votes; Bravas is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes. Choose Cinque Terre for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bravas for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cinque Terre or Bravas?

Cinque Terre lasts longest (Cinque Terre 74/100, Bravas 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cinque Terre or Bravas?

Cinque Terre projects furthest (Cinque Terre 63/100, Bravas 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cinque Terre and Bravas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Pine, Amber and Oakmoss.

Is Cinque Terre or Bravas better for summer or winter?

Cinque Terre suits daytime wear; Bravas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cinque Terre and Bravas?

Cinque Terre has top notes of Lemon, Rosemary and Cardamom, heart notes of Sea Salt, Fig Leaf, Cedar and Pine, a base of Oakmoss, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Labdanum. Bravas has top notes of Rosemary, Neroli, Lavender and Green Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Pine, Rose and Cloves, a base of Labdanum, Oakmoss, Leather and Amber.