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Brut

1964Men

aromatic up front, then woody, settling into sweet.

Brut by Brut Parfums Prestige is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Brut was launched in 1964. The nose behind this fragrance is Karl Mann. Top notes are Lavender, Anise, Bergamot, Basil, Orange Blossom and Lemon; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Geranium and Jasmine; base notes are Coumarin, Musk, Sandalowood, Oakmoss,…

aromatic woody sweet fresh spicy

Nose: Karl Mann

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Lavender, Anise, Bergamot, Basil, Orange Blossom, Lemon
Heart· 2–4h
Ylang-Ylang, Geranium, Jasmine
Drydown· 6h+
Coumarin, Musk, Sandalowood, Oakmoss, Tonka Bean, Vanila, Vetiver, Patchouli

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

83%

69%

63%

59%

50%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Spring28%Fall27%Winter23%Summer22%Day65%Night35%Wears male76%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Brut smell like?

aromatic up front, then woody, settling into sweet. Dominant accords: aromatic, woody, sweet.

What notes are in Brut?

Top: Lavender, Anise, Bergamot, Basil, Orange Blossom, Lemon. Heart: Ylang-Ylang, Geranium, Jasmine. Base: Coumarin, Musk, Sandalowood, Oakmoss, Tonka Bean, Vanila, Vetiver, Patchouli.

How long does Brut last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Brut loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Brut best for?

Spring is the top pick (28%). Fall is second at 27%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Brut?

Day wear leads at 65%. Night is a secondary pick at 35%.

Is Brut for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 76% read it as male. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Brut?

Composed by Karl Mann. Released in 1964.