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Bracken Man Eau de Parfum bottle Bracken Man EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2016 Year 2007
££ Price Tier ££
Ice*Men Eau de Parfum bottle Ice*Men EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bracken Man EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Ice*Men EDP
This one's a divisive throwback - a patchouli bomb that some absolutely rave about for its unique icy freshness, while others find it a bit too much or just plain weird. It's discontinued now, so if you're curious, good luck finding a bottle that isn't astronomically priced.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bracken Man EDP
Ice*Men EDP

Notes

Accords

Bracken Man Ice*Men
100%
Woody
100%
100%
Warm Spicy
63%
58%
Patchouli
97%
92%
Fresh Spicy
73%
84%
Aromatic
Musky
58%
Earthy
57%
55%
Lavender
Balsamic
50%
46%
Powdery
49%
48%
Citrus
Woody shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
63%
Patchouli shared
58%
97%
Fresh Spicy shared
92%
73%
84%
58%
57%
55%
50%
Powdery shared
46%
49%
48%

Performance

Bracken Man Ice*Men
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bracken Man

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

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.

Ice*Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its bold, unique character and strong projection make it less suited for formal or conservative office environments. However, the 'icy fresh' aspect and warm weather suitability mentioned by many reviewers position it well for casual outings, dates, and even sports where a refreshing yet distinctive scent is desired.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
81%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, warm spicy, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bracken Man EDP
Ice*Men EDP
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