Fragrance comparison

Vetiver vs Brutal Classic Intense

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 325 ratings analysed

4 wins

Vetiver

Murdock London

4.0245 votes

Rank #17,333 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Brutal Classic Intense

Miraculum

3.84280 votes

Rank #26,369 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver takes 4 of 7 categories.

Vetiver
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Brutal Classic Intense
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Vetiver4/7

Brutal Classic Intense3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VetiverMurdock London

Brutal Classic IntenseMiraculum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 58%Had 11%Want 31%

3.84/ 5 · 280 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

Category winnerVetiverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

49%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

7%Hate

45 votes

29%Love

45%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

280 votes

Category winnerVetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBrutal Classic Intense

SillageBrutal Classic Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value94

Category winnerBrutal Classic IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus83%

mossy65%

earthy48%

fresh30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

mossy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, mossy and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Citruses

Heart2-4 hrs

Woody NotesOakmoss

Base6-8+ hrs

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Top

LavenderCitrusesGrass

Heart

ClovesGeraniumJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverWoody NotesSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Woody Notes and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Vetiver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall88

Winter46

Day100

Night32

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVetiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Work 41%Casual 35%Date 15%Party 9%

Men98

Unisex1

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,333

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#26,369

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Murdock London Vetiver delivers a crisp, bracing introduction to traditional British barbershop perfumery without feeling dusty. The first spray hits with sharp citruses and bitter bergamot, backed by a surprising snap of dark licorice and clove. As the initial alcoholic punch softens over twenty minutes, raw grassy v…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Vetiver or Brutal Classic Intense?

Vetiver takes 4 of 7 categories. Vetiver is rated 4.02/5 from 45 votes; Brutal Classic Intense is rated 3.84/5 from 280 votes. Choose Vetiver for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Brutal Classic Intense for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Vetiver or Brutal Classic Intense?

Brutal Classic Intense lasts longest (Brutal Classic Intense 73/100, Vetiver 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetiver or Brutal Classic Intense?

Brutal Classic Intense projects furthest (Brutal Classic Intense 64/100, Vetiver 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetiver and Brutal Classic Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, mossy and earthy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Woody Notes and Oakmoss.

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

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

What are the notes in Vetiver and Brutal Classic Intense?

Vetiver has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Woody Notes and Oakmoss. 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.