Fragrance comparison

Mandarine Fauve vs Bravus

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 67 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mandarine Fauve

Atelier Cologne

3.6746 votes

Rank #32,765 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Bravus

Phytoderm

3.7121 votes

Rank #51,674 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandarine Fauve takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mandarine Fauve
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bravus
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mandarine Fauve4/5

Bravus1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mandarine FauveAtelier Cologne

BravusPhytoderm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 21%Had 5%Want 74%

3.71/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 62%Had 21%Want 18%

Category winnerMandarine FauveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

28%Like

24%Ok

4%Dislike

11%Hate

46 votes

14%Love

52%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMandarine Fauve

SillageMandarine Fauve

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value88

Category winnerBravusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody90%

fresh80%

fresh spicy70%

aromatic60%

conifer50%

woody100%

amber86%

fresh spicy72%

warm spicy58%

citrus44%

patchouli30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citrus

Heart

Green Mandarin

Base

FirPatchouli

Top

Green MandarinBlack Pepper

Heart

NutmegCedar

Base

AmberwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGreen Mandarin and Patchouli. 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

Summer100

Fall71

Winter76

Day100

Night47

Spring71

Summer29

Fall79

Winter100

Day7

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex46

Women7

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,765

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMandarine FauveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarine Fauve opens with a sharp burst of Italian green mandarin peel that feels bitter and fresh. Maurice Roucel pairs this vibrant citrus top with crisp fir needle sap and earthy patchouli in the base. It creates a dark, pine-tinted citrus profile that suits spring mornings and crisp autumn days for anyone wanting…

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Bravus by Phytoderm presents as an aromatic green fragrance for men, anchored by a blend of green mandarin and black pepper. It settles into a woody profile featuring cedar and nutmeg before resting on a base of amberwood and patchouli. Ideal for cooler weather, it offers a distinct character for daily wear and evenin…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mandarine Fauve or Bravus?

Mandarine Fauve takes 4 of 5 categories. Mandarine Fauve is rated 3.67/5 from 46 votes; Bravus is rated 3.71/5 from 21 votes. Choose Mandarine Fauve for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bravus for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandarine Fauve or Bravus?

Mandarine Fauve lasts longest (Mandarine Fauve 60/100, Bravus 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarine Fauve or Bravus?

Mandarine Fauve projects furthest (Mandarine Fauve 51/100, Bravus 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarine Fauve and Bravus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Green Mandarin and Patchouli.

Is Mandarine Fauve or Bravus better for summer or winter?

Mandarine Fauve suits daytime wear; Bravus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarine Fauve and Bravus?

Mandarine Fauve has top notes of Citrus, heart notes of Green Mandarin, a base of Fir and Patchouli. Bravus has top notes of Green Mandarin and Black Pepper, heart notes of Nutmeg and Cedar, a base of Amberwood and Patchouli.