Bracken Man Eau de Parfum bottle Bracken Man
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U Gender U
2016 Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
Golf Eau de Toilette bottle Golf

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Which Should You Buy?

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.
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Our Verdict - Golf Eau de Toilette
Fresh, green, and wonderfully woody, Golf is a niche contender that delivers on sophisticated serenity. It's a bit of an understated gem, perfect for those who appreciate natural elegance without shouting about it.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 8%
Floral 10% 13%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 6% 12%
Sweet 13% 13%
Warm 18% 11%
Woody 29% 30%
Earthy 19% 17%
Animalic 9% 4%
Fresh 13% 14%

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Nutmeg 15% vs 22%
Bergamot 11% vs 31%
Only in Golf Eau de Toilette
Ivy 46%
Shared Notes
Cedar 25% vs 45%
Only in Bracken Man Eau de Parfum
Geranium 29% Sandalwood 23% Cinnamon 23%
Only in Golf Eau de Toilette
Iris 54%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 61% vs 25%
Only in Bracken Man Eau de Parfum
Musk 38%
Only in Golf Eau de Toilette
Cashmere Wood 39% Labdanum 36%

Accords

Bracken Man Eau de Parfum Golf Eau de Toilette
100%
Woody
100%
100%
Warm Spicy
92%
Fresh Spicy
46%
84%
Aromatic
Green
70%
Amber
62%
Iris
62%
58%
Patchouli
Fresh
58%
46%
Powdery
56%
55%
Lavender
Ozonic
54%
Musky
52%
48%
Citrus
51%
Woody shared
100%
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
92%
46%
84%
70%
62%
62%
58%
58%
Powdery shared
46%
56%
55%
54%
52%
Citrus shared
48%
51%

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Golf Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and woody nature makes it an excellent choice for a professional, understated office scent or casual wear. The subtle character keeps it from overpowering in close settings, though it might be too relaxed for truly formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
83%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
84%
Accord
45%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Powdery, Citrus accords and Patchouli, Cedar notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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Bracken Man Eau de Parfum
Golf Eau de Toilette
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