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A truly divisive fragrance. Liquid Brun is either a beast-mode, sweet, spiced vanilla dream that punches well above its weight for the price, or a synthetic, cloying, headache-inducing mess. There's no middle ground here, so sample first.
This one's a divisive dupe. You'll either get an "incredible edible scent" that's captivating and modern, or a "chemical mess" that smells like industrial cleaner, Vicks VapoRub, or even old socks. It's often compared to Althaïr, but whether it's an improvement or a poor imitation is truly in the nose of the beholder. Give it time to macerate, apparently.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 9% |
| Floral | 9% | 17% |
| Fruity | 1% | 1% |
| Green | 2% | 1% |
| Sweet | 37% | 36% |
| Warm | 26% | 28% |
| Woody | 9% | 13% |
| Earthy | 5% | 9% |
| Animalic | 8% | 10% |
| Fresh | 15% | 8% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent performance and deeply sweet, spicy profile make it ill-suited for the office or sport. However, the 'sexy/seductive' and 'romantic' comments from reviews, combined with its strong projection, confirm its stellar suitability for dates and colder-weather formal events.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its warm, sweet, and spicy gourmand profile makes it perfect for date nights and casual wear, especially in cooler weather, as mentioned by several reviewers. While some find its projection considerable, it's generally not overwhelmingly strong, making it somewhat tolerable for office environments if applied lightly, though its sweetness might be cloying in close quarters. It’s unsuitable for sport due to its heavy, sweet character.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Sweet accords and Cinnamon, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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