Is Fragrance World Abraaj Revere a dupe of Amouage Bracken Man?
Bracken Man EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2016 | Year | 2024 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $$ |
Abraaj Revere EDP
Bracken Man and Abraaj Revere share similar DNA, but diverge significantly in execution. Bracken Man is a multifaceted fougère celebrated for its complex transitions and potent performance, while Revere is more divisive, with some finding it a passable homage and others criticizing its sourness and weak longevity. The key difference lies in the quality and balance of ingredients, with Bracken Man offering a richer, more nuanced experience and Revere presenting a more budget-focused, potentially flawed, interpretation. If you want the original, go with Bracken Man. If you want a gamble, go with Revere.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Bracken Man
- Abraaj Revere
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a complex, long-lasting fougère.
- You appreciate niche quality and blending.
- You prefer a fragrance with a strong presence.
- You want a fragrance that is worth the price.
- You want to save money.
- You are curious about a budget alternative.
- You don't mind a potentially flawed scent.
- You prefer a lighter, less intense fragrance.
A spicy, woody fougère: clove, cypress and lavender up front, then cedar, cinnamon and a damp patchouli base. Serious and characterful, made for evenings and cooler weather.
An old-school, dry and spicy scent that is best in the cold, and it is not trying to be modern. Pepper and green geranium lead, and incense, vetiver and tonka bean follow on a musky base.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Patchouli
9%
vs
6%
Nutmeg
9%
vs
7%
Musk
6%
vs
7%
Cedar
6%
vs
8%
Geranium
1%
vs
10%
Geranium
1%
vs
10%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Clove, cinnamon and woods are at their best in autumn, with spring close behind. It stretches to winter and summer, but is happiest in the cooler months.
Occasions
Strong and dressy, it is best for evenings, dates and formal occasions. In a small office or a casual setting it can be too much.
Seasons
Pepper, incense and tonka suit autumn and winter. Spring is possible, but summer heat flattens it.
Occasions
Dry and serious, it fits casual cold-weather wear and evenings out. It lacks the polish for formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 5 of its 11 notes, including Musk, Cedar, Patchouli
Adds elemi and incense, drops bergamot and cinnamon
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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