Fragrance comparison

Petitgrain vs De La Marque Brune

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 107 ratings analysed

Petitgrain

Manos Gerakinis

4.205 votes

Rank #52,782 VanillaCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

De La Marque Brune

Armaf

3.73102 votes

Rank #11,763 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

De La Marque Brune takes 2 of 3 categories.

Petitgrain
Choose it for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
De La Marque Brune
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Petitgrain1/3

De La Marque Brune2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: De La Marque Brune
Sillage & projection: Petitgrain
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: De La Marque Brune

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PetitgrainManos Gerakinis

De La Marque BruneArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 78%

3.73/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 24%Had 11%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

38%Love

34%Like

1%Ok

15%Dislike

12%Hate

102 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityDe La Marque Brune

SillagePetitgrain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value55

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

coconut88%

sweet77%

woody65%

powdery53%

lactonic42%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

lavender61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperRed Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

VanillaPetitgrainIris

Base6-8+ hrs

CoconutSandalwoodCedar

Top

LemonSea NotesBlack PepperPlum

Heart

LavenderCinnamonThymeIrisClary Sage

Base

White MuskVanillaSandalwoodCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Vanilla, 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring100

Summer95

Fall79

Winter41

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,782

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,763

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerDe La Marque BruneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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De La Marque Brune by Armaf starts with a sharp blast of sour lemon, salty sea notes, and cracked black pepper. This initial coastal bite quickly transitions on the skin, warming up with dry lavender and a distinct clary sage accord. The base grounds the fragrance in a warm, creamy combination of vanilla and dry cedar…

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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, Petitgrain or De La Marque Brune?

De La Marque Brune takes 2 of 3 categories. Petitgrain is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; De La Marque Brune is rated 3.73/5 from 102 votes. Choose Petitgrain for a vanilla and coconut character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose De La Marque Brune for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Petitgrain or De La Marque Brune?

De La Marque Brune lasts longest (De La Marque Brune 64/100, Petitgrain 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Petitgrain or De La Marque Brune?

Petitgrain projects furthest (Petitgrain 70/100, De La Marque Brune 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Petitgrain and De La Marque Brune smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Vanilla, Iris and Sandalwood.

Is Petitgrain or De La Marque Brune better for summer or winter?

Petitgrain suits evening wear; De La Marque Brune suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Petitgrain and De La Marque Brune?

Petitgrain has top notes of Black Pepper and Red Rose, heart notes of Vanilla, Petitgrain and Iris, a base of Coconut, Sandalwood and Cedar. De La Marque Brune has top notes of Lemon, Sea Notes, Black Pepper and Plum, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Thyme and Iris, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.