Fragrance comparison

Peanut vs Brutal Classic Intense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 308 ratings analysed

Peanut

DS&Durga · 2024

3.6828 votes

Rank #23,390 EarthyNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Brutal Classic Intense

Miraculum

3.84280 votes

Rank #28,413 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Brutal Classic Intense takes 5 of 7 categories.

Peanut
Choose it for a earthy and nutty character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Brutal Classic Intense
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Peanut2/7

Brutal Classic Intense5/7

Ratings & consensus: Brutal Classic Intense
Community sentiment: Brutal Classic Intense
Longevity: Brutal Classic Intense
Sillage & projection: Brutal Classic Intense
Value for money: Brutal Classic Intense
Versatility: Peanut
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Peanut

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PeanutDS&Durga

Brutal Classic IntenseMiraculum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 82%

3.84/ 5 · 280 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

Category winnerBrutal Classic IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

32%Like

18%Ok

7%Dislike

11%Hate

28 votes

29%Love

45%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

280 votes

Category winnerBrutal Classic IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBrutal Classic Intense

SillageBrutal Classic Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value94

Category winnerBrutal Classic IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

nutty86%

woody72%

aromatic58%

green44%

sweet30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

mossy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both earthy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Peanut

Heart2-3 hrs

Gourmand Accord

Base5-8 hrs

Earthy NotesVetiverWoody NotesGrass

Top

LavenderCitrusesGrass

Heart

ClovesGeraniumJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverWoody NotesSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Woody Notes and Grass. Durations are only published for Peanut, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night14

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPeanutMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex75

Women8

Men98

Unisex1

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,390

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched2024

Reviews16

Overall rank#28,413

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPeanutHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DS&Durga Peanut brings a remarkably savory twist to modern niche perfumery by spotlighting the humble Virginia legume. The initial mist delivers crunchy roasted peanut shells and dry, sandy soil, evoking the nostalgic crunch of wooden barrels at an afternoon ballgame. As the brisk alcohol evaporation settles, a delica…

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Brutal Classic Intense opens with a sharp burst of lavender, crushed green grass, and bright citrus. The initial spray feels crisp and aggressive, carrying an unapologetic old-school barbershop character. Within twenty minutes, spicy cloves and geranium take over the center, softening the harsh green edges. The base …

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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, Peanut or Brutal Classic Intense?

Brutal Classic Intense takes 5 of 7 categories. Peanut is rated 3.68/5 from 28 votes; Brutal Classic Intense is rated 3.84/5 from 280 votes. Choose Peanut for a earthy and nutty character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Brutal Classic Intense for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Peanut or Brutal Classic Intense?

Brutal Classic Intense lasts longest (Brutal Classic Intense 73/100, Peanut 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Peanut or Brutal Classic Intense?

Brutal Classic Intense projects furthest (Brutal Classic Intense 64/100, Peanut 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Peanut and Brutal Classic Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Woody Notes and Grass.

Is Peanut or Brutal Classic Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Peanut is the stronger pick. For winter, Brutal Classic Intense is the stronger pick. Peanut suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Peanut and Brutal Classic Intense?

Peanut has top notes of Peanut, heart notes of Gourmand Accord, a base of Earthy Notes, Vetiver, Woody Notes and Grass. Brutal Classic Intense has top notes of Lavender, Citruses and Grass, heart notes of Cloves, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Woody Notes and Sandalwood.