Brutus Eau de Parfum bottle Brutus
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2014 Year 2020
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Empower You Eau de Parfum bottle Empower You

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Brutus Eau de Parfum
Brutus is a divisive, earthy patchouli that swings from sophisticated fougere to 'unwashed @zz' depending on who you ask. It's a tamer Gualtieri, but temper your expectations regarding performance.
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Our Verdict - Empower You Eau de Parfum
This one's a bright, citrusy splash that promises to 'Empower You,' though the reality is a touch more modest. It's a pleasant, inoffensive scent that's easy to wear, but don't expect it to set the world alight.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 29% 24%
Floral 24% 28%
Fruity 4% 5%
Green 9% 6%
Sweet 14% 14%
Warm 5% 7%
Woody 10% 13%
Earthy 14% 9%
Animalic 6% 10%
Fresh 20% 19%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Brutus EdP
Empower You EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Geranium 33% vs 20%
Rose 31% vs 25%
Only in Brutus Eau de Parfum
Lavender 35%
Only in Empower You Eau de Parfum
Orange Blossom 34% Jasmine 21%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 24% vs 21%
Cedar 15% vs 29%
Musk 14% vs 26%
Only in Brutus Eau de Parfum
Oakmoss 15% Amber 15% Labdanum 15%
Only in Empower You Eau de Parfum
Incense 22%

Accords

Brutus Eau de Parfum Empower You Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
42%
88%
Citrus
100%
93%
Patchouli
66%
Earthy
58%
Amber
57%
Fresh Spicy
48%
52%
Aromatic
46%
52%
Balsamic
52%
Musky
Woody shared
100%
42%
Citrus shared
88%
100%
93%
66%
58%
Fresh Spicy shared
57%
48%
Aromatic shared
52%
46%
52%
52%

Performance

Brutus Eau de Parfum Empower You Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Brutus Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

While some find it versatile and office-appropriate due to its moderate sillage, others report fleeting longevity, making it less ideal for all-day formal or sport wear. The sophisticated woody and patchouli profile lends itself well to dates and casual refined settings.

Empower You Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and projection, coupled with a fresh and inoffensive citrus-floral profile, make it highly suitable for office and casual wear. The brightness of the citrus also makes it a good fit for everyday activities and even light sport, though its lack of bold projection makes it less ideal for formal settings or a standout date night.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
89%
Accord
60%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Aromatic accords and Rose, Geranium notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Brutus Eau de Parfum
Empower You Eau de Parfum
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