Fragrance comparison

Uomo vs Bravas

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 63 ratings analysed

4 wins

Uomo

Avon

4.1355 votes

Rank #26,724 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Bravas

Shiseido

4.508 votes

Rank #46,512 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Uomo takes 4 of 4 categories.

Uomo
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bravas
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Uomo4/4

Bravas0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

UomoAvon

BravasShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 15%Had 61%Want 24%

4.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

49%Like

4%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

55 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityUomo

SillageUomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value50

Category winnerUomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

herbal58%

fresh44%

musky30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

green77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ArtemisiaboxwoodJuniperWhite Cedar ExtractBasil

Heart

SageLavender

Base

CypressMuskPeru Balsam

Top

RosemaryNeroliLavenderGreen NotesClary SageFruity NotesBasilArtemisia

Heart

JasminePineRoseClovesCarawayCinnamon

Base

LabdanumOakmossLeatherAmberPatchouliMuskCoconutWhite Cedar Extract

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, White Cedar Extract, Basil and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer28

Fall83

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Spring88

Summer100

Fall63

Winter25

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#46,512

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Uomo by Avon is a distinctly woody and aromatic fragrance for men, launched in 2000. It centers on a sharp, herbal opening of artemisia, juniper, and basil that transitions into a sage and lavender heart. The dry-down features cypress, musk, and peru balsam. It is a classic choice for everyday wear during cooler sprin…

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Shiseido Bravas lands on skin with a bracing, vintage Japanese grooming aesthetic. The opening strikes with clean rosemary, lavender, and bergamot, bringing a crispness that feels like stepping out of a classic barbershop on a humid summer morning. As the initial brightness settles, the scent reveals a herbal heart of…

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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, Uomo or Bravas?

Uomo takes 4 of 4 categories. Uomo is rated 4.13/5 from 55 votes; Bravas is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes. Choose Uomo for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Bravas for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Uomo or Bravas?

Uomo lasts longest (Uomo 65/100, Bravas 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Uomo or Bravas?

Uomo projects furthest (Uomo 57/100, Bravas 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Uomo and Bravas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, White Cedar Extract, Basil and Lavender.

Is Uomo or Bravas better for summer or winter?

Uomo suits evening wear; Bravas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Uomo and Bravas?

Uomo has top notes of Artemisia, boxwood, Juniper and White Cedar Extract, heart notes of Sage and Lavender, a base of Cypress, Musk and Peru Balsam. Bravas has top notes of Rosemary, Neroli, Lavender and Green Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Pine, Rose and Cloves, a base of Labdanum, Oakmoss, Leather and Amber.