Brut 1964 EDT

M £ Statement

Original

by Karl Mann

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Brut Original is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1964, created by Karl Mann. Original opens with Anise, Bergamot, Lemon, and Orange Blossom, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Geranium, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Brut's Original carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

The definitive barbershop fougère, Brut Original is timeless, affordable, aromatic, and instantly recognizable. Its clean, spicy-green profile is a comfort scent and a rite of passage for generations of men.
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  • Confident
  • Classic
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Fresh
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Original Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

The aromatic and green freshness, combined with spicy and powdery undertones, make Brut Original ideal for spring and fall. The herbal and floral opening is uplifting in cool air, while the woody-powdery drydown can feel a bit soft in winter or overly heavy in hot summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Brut Original is a safe, versatile, and non-intrusive scent for casual and office settings, evoking cleanliness and confidence. Its moderate projection and classic style make it less suited for formal or sports occasions, and its vintage barbershop vibe is more about daily wear than seduction.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Brut Original opens with a brisk, aromatic blend of lavender, anise, basil, and citrus that evokes a freshly-shaved barbershop chair. The heart is lush and floral, led by geranium and a touch of ylang-ylang, riding on a green, fern-like freshness. As it dries down, powdery coumarin and mossy woods create a smooth, subtly sweet base with sandalwood, musk, and a trace of vanilla. The effect is clean, slightly soapy, and warmly masculine, with a nostalgic comfort that lingers close to the skin.

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