Lovely Eau de Parfum bottle Lovely
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Bracken Man Eau de Parfum bottle Bracken Man

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lovely Eau de Parfum
This anniversary edition is what the original Lovely by SJP should have been all along. It's the same beloved scent, but dialled up a notch, with richer musk and better longevity. If you loved the classic, you'll adore this perfected version.
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Our Verdict - Bracken Man Eau de Parfum
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.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 7%
Floral 13% 10%
Fruity 6% 0%
Green 6% 6%
Sweet 13% 13%
Warm 11% 18%
Woody 21% 29%
Earthy 18% 19%
Animalic 10% 9%
Fresh 20% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Lovely EdP
Bracken Man EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 22% vs 17%
Bergamot 13% vs 11%
Shared Notes
Musk 29% vs 38%
Only in Bracken Man Eau de Parfum
Patchouli 62%

Accords

Lovely Eau de Parfum Bracken Man Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
100%
56%
Warm Spicy
100%
99%
Citrus
48%
92%
Aromatic
84%
73%
Fresh Spicy
92%
83%
Musky
79%
Lavender
55%
73%
Powdery
46%
65%
Patchouli
58%
54%
Floral
Woody shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
56%
100%
Citrus shared
99%
48%
Aromatic shared
92%
84%
Fresh Spicy shared
73%
92%
83%
Lavender shared
79%
55%
Powdery shared
73%
46%
Patchouli shared
65%
58%
54%

Performance

Lovely Eau de Parfum Bracken Man Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Lovely Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean, musky character and moderate intensity make it highly versatile for daily wear, office, and casual outings without being overbearing. While many find it 'classy' and suitable for various settings, its enhanced longevity could be a bit much for very formal or intense sport activities.

Bracken Man Eau de Parfum

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.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
84%
Accord
86%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy accords and Lavender, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Lovely Eau de Parfum
Bracken Man Eau de Parfum
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