Bracken Man
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Island Lush
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Bracken Man is a divisive, opinionated take on the classic fougère that, for many, achieves masterpiece status - a spicy, woody, green chameleon that transforms from a potent opening to a rich, warm drydown. Discontinuation has only intensified its cult following.
Divisive and aptly named, yet not for the reasons you'd expect. Forget tropical cocktails; this is a dense, spicy, leathery beast some call a masterpiece, others burnt toast. Try before you buy, it's certainly a conversation starter.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 7% | 8% |
| Floral | 10% | 12% |
| Fruity | 0% | 2% |
| Green | 6% | 3% |
| Sweet | 13% | 11% |
| Warm | 18% | 25% |
| Woody | 29% | 31% |
| Earthy | 19% | 17% |
| Animalic | 9% | 8% |
| Fresh | 13% | 9% |
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
While many classify it as a barbershop scent, the prominent clove and woody notes, combined with the often-reported strong projection, suggest it's better suited for evenings or cooler weather. It has a versatile luxury that lends itself well to dates and formal events, but can be too much for casual or office wear for some.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its strong woody, spicy, and leathery accords, and mentions of impressive longevity and projection, this scent is better suited to date nights or formal events. It may be too bold for an office setting and definitely not for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Fresh Spicy, Powdery accords and Geranium, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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