Fragrance comparison

Oriental Express vs Brasili

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 549 ratings analysed

5 wins

Oriental Express

Mugler

4.18492 votes

Rank #4,585 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Brasili

Thera Cosméticos

4.2557 votes

Rank #24,515 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oriental Express takes 5 of 7 categories.

Oriental Express
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Brasili
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Oriental Express5/7

Brasili2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oriental ExpressMugler

BrasiliThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 492 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 57%Had 4%Want 38%

Category winnerOriental ExpressRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

492 votes

51%Love

32%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerBrasiliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityOriental Express

SillageOriental Express

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value74

Category winnerBrasiliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

aromatic65%

green56%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fruity77%

fresh spicy65%

sweet53%

green42%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Basil

Heart3-5 hrs

VanillaSandalwood

Base6-10+ hrs

Carrot Seeds

Top

Sicilian LemonOrangeBlack CurrantMintCedarCoriander

Heart

BasilCarrot Seeds

Base

FigDatesAmbrette

InformationalShared notesBasil and Carrot Seeds. Durations are only published for Oriental Express, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOriental ExpressMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex59

Women26

Date 34%Work 29%Casual 23%Party 14%

Men51

Unisex46

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,585

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Olivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#24,515

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerOriental ExpressHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Oriental Express flips traditional heavy amber perfumes upside down. You get a cool burst of fresh basil at the start. That herbal bite cuts clean through the warmth before a rich wave of creamy sandalwood and sweet vanilla takes over. It smells like vintage French powder mixed with warm, dry wood and a curious…

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Brasili by Thera Cosméticos starts with a sharp blast of Sicilian lemon, juicy orange, and tart black currant. Crisp mint and herbal coriander immediately cool down the initial citrus bite. As the opening settles, fresh basil and carrot seeds add a green, vegetal texture that keeps the sweetness grounded. The base shi…

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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, Oriental Express or Brasili?

Oriental Express takes 5 of 7 categories. Oriental Express is rated 4.18/5 from 492 votes; Brasili is rated 4.25/5 from 57 votes. Choose Oriental Express for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Brasili for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Oriental Express or Brasili?

Oriental Express lasts longest (Oriental Express 69/100, Brasili 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oriental Express or Brasili?

Oriental Express projects furthest (Oriental Express 64/100, Brasili 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oriental Express and Brasili smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Basil and Carrot Seeds.

Is Oriental Express or Brasili better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oriental Express is the stronger pick. For winter, Oriental Express is the stronger pick. Oriental Express suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oriental Express and Brasili?

Oriental Express has top notes of Basil, heart notes of Vanilla and Sandalwood, a base of Carrot Seeds. Brasili has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Orange, Black Currant and Mint, heart notes of Basil and Carrot Seeds, a base of Fig, Dates and Ambrette.