Fragrance comparison

Reveal vs Madeiras do Brasil

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 4,669 ratings analysed

4 wins

Reveal

Calvin Klein

3.774,522 votes

Rank #31,818 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Madeiras do Brasil

Mahogany

3.99147 votes

Rank #26,675 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reveal takes 4 of 7 categories.

Reveal
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Madeiras do Brasil
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Reveal4/7

Madeiras do Brasil3/7

Ratings & consensus: Madeiras do Brasil
Community sentiment: Madeiras do Brasil
Longevity: Reveal
Sillage & projection: Reveal
Value for money: Reveal
Versatility: Reveal
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

RevealCalvin Klein

Madeiras do BrasilMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 4,522 votes

Have 51%Had 25%Want 24%

3.99/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 32%Had 32%Want 36%

Category winnerMadeiras do BrasilRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

4,522 votes

29%Love

54%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

147 votes

Category winnerMadeiras do BrasilMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityReveal

SillageReveal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value57

Category winnerRevealBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

musky84%

amber77%

salty69%

iris61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

SaltBlack PepperWhite PepperPink Pepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

AmbergrisIris

Base4 to 6 hours

CashmeranSandalwoodMuskVetiver

Top

Mandarin OrangeFruity NotesBlack PepperLemon

Heart

JasmineCyclamenCedarIrisCoriander

Base

PatchouliVetiverMuskSandalwoodVanilla

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer77

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRevealMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex45

Women52

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,818

PerfumerBruno Jovanovic, Jean-Marc Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMadeiras do BrasilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Reveal by Calvin Klein takes an unusual approach to warmth by centering on a distinct mineral freshness. The opening combines sea salt with black pepper, white pepper, and pink pepper, giving a dry, savory burst that feels brisk rather than sweet. As the initial spice settles, a heart of ambergris and powdery iris int…

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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.

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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, Reveal or Madeiras do Brasil?

Reveal takes 4 of 7 categories. Reveal is rated 3.77/5 from 4,522 votes; Madeiras do Brasil is rated 3.99/5 from 147 votes. Choose Reveal for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Madeiras do Brasil for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Reveal or Madeiras do Brasil?

Reveal lasts longest (Reveal 67/100, Madeiras do Brasil 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Reveal or Madeiras do Brasil?

Reveal projects furthest (Reveal 57/100, Madeiras do Brasil 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Reveal and Madeiras do Brasil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Iris, Sandalwood and Musk.

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

For summer, Reveal is the stronger pick. For winter, Reveal is the stronger pick. Reveal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Reveal and Madeiras do Brasil?

Reveal has top notes of Salt, Black Pepper, White Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ambergris and Iris, a base of Cashmeran, Sandalwood, Musk and Vetiver. 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.