Fragrance comparison

Ustad vs Bravas

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ustad

Nabeel

3.5917 votes

Rank #47,171 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Bravas

Shiseido

4.508 votes

Rank #46,125 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ustad takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ustad
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Bravas
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ustad3/4

Bravas1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

UstadNabeel

BravasShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%

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

18%Love

41%Like

24%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity33

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityUstad

SillageUstad

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value50

Category winnerUstadBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

lavender69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

green77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonBasil

Heart

LavenderCinnamonGeraniumArtemisiaClary SageYlang-Ylang

Base

OakmossMuskCumin

Top

RosemaryNeroliLavenderGreen NotesClary SageFruity NotesBasilArtemisia

Heart

JasminePineRoseClovesCarawayCinnamon

Base

LabdanumOakmossLeatherAmberPatchouliMuskCoconutWhite Cedar Extract

InformationalShared notesBasil, Lavender, Cinnamon and Artemisia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer44

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night100

Spring88

Summer100

Fall63

Winter25

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,171

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#46,125

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBravasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nabeel Ustad delivers a classical aromatic fougere profile that balances sharp green herbs with warm spices. Bergamot and basil spark the opening, before settling into a soapy lavender and geranium heart. A dry down of cumin, oakmoss, and clean musk makes it a traditional scent for active daytime wear in warm weather.

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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, Ustad or Bravas?

Ustad takes 3 of 4 categories. Ustad is rated 3.59/5 from 17 votes; Bravas is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes. Choose Ustad for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Bravas for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ustad or Bravas?

Ustad lasts longest (Ustad 68/100, Bravas 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ustad or Bravas?

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

Do Ustad and Bravas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Lavender, Cinnamon and Artemisia.

Is Ustad or Bravas better for summer or winter?

Ustad suits day or night wear; Bravas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ustad and Bravas?

Ustad has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Basil, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Geranium and Artemisia, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Cumin. 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.