Fragrance comparison

Madeiras do Brasil vs Petitgrain

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 152 ratings analysed

Madeiras do Brasil

Mahogany

3.99147 votes

Rank #25,676 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Petitgrain

Manos Gerakinis

4.205 votes

Rank #52,782 VanillaCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Petitgrain takes 2 of 3 categories.

Madeiras do Brasil
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Petitgrain
Choose it for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Madeiras do Brasil1/3

Petitgrain2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Madeiras do BrasilMahogany

PetitgrainManos Gerakinis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 32%Had 32%Want 36%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

54%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

147 votes

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityPetitgrain

SillagePetitgrain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

vanilla100%

coconut88%

sweet77%

woody65%

powdery53%

lactonic42%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeFruity NotesBlack PepperLemon

Heart

JasmineCyclamenCedarIrisCoriander

Base

PatchouliVetiverMuskSandalwoodVanilla

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperRed Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

VanillaPetitgrainIris

Base6-8+ hrs

CoconutSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cedar, Iris and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Petitgrain, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Casual 29%Work 22%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,676

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#52,782

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMadeiras do BrasilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Madeiras do Brasil opens with a bright splash of mandarin orange and lemon, spiced by black pepper. It quickly shifts to a soft floral heart of jasmine and iris before settling into a warm sandalwood and vanilla base. Perfect for daytime wear, it offers a gentle woodiness that suits relaxed, casual settings.

Reviews →

Do not let the name fool you. Manos Gerakinis Petitgrain is not a simple bitter orange cologne. Instead, the Greek niche house pairs bright green petitgrain leaves with spicy black pepper, velvety red rose, and an unexpectedly lush vanilla core. As the scent warms on pulse points, a creamy wave of milky coconut and po…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Madeiras do Brasil or Petitgrain?

Petitgrain takes 2 of 3 categories. Madeiras do Brasil is rated 3.99/5 from 147 votes; Petitgrain is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Madeiras do Brasil for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Petitgrain for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Madeiras do Brasil or Petitgrain?

Petitgrain lasts longest (Petitgrain 60/100, Madeiras do Brasil 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Madeiras do Brasil or Petitgrain?

Petitgrain projects furthest (Petitgrain 70/100, Madeiras do Brasil 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Madeiras do Brasil and Petitgrain smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cedar, Iris and Sandalwood.

Is Madeiras do Brasil or Petitgrain better for summer or winter?

Petitgrain suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Madeiras do Brasil and Petitgrain?

Madeiras do Brasil has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Fruity Notes, Black Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Cyclamen, Cedar and Iris, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood. Petitgrain has top notes of Black Pepper and Red Rose, heart notes of Vanilla, Petitgrain and Iris, a base of Coconut, Sandalwood and Cedar.