ClovesOpens with
GeraniumHeart
PatchouliDries down to
Olivier CrespThe nose · 273 fragrances · also made Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privee (2022)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Amouage · Sold as masculine
Bracken Man
The quiet confidence of a well-worn leather jacket in the final hours of daylight, where earthy woods and warm spices blend seamlessly.
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Bracken ManLuxury · $250+
63%Similar accords, often for lessSheikh Royal · Al Haramain PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 14 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2016 by Amouage and crafted by Olivier Cresp, Bracken Man is a woody aromatic fougère that balances fresh spiciness with warm, powdery notes. The fragrance opens with the bright zest of lemon and bergamot, which quickly gives way to the earthy richness of patchouli and cedar. Nutmeg and cloves add depth while lavender introduces a subtle herbal note. The base of sandalwood, cinnamon, and musk creates a warm, enveloping finish that reads as both sophisticated and comforting.
Apply Bracken Man to pulse points for a balanced diffusion. The fresh citrus notes are prominent initially but evolve into a more complex woody warmth over time. It’s best experienced up close rather than across a room.
Fig. 01 — Bracken Man, Amouage
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Olivier Cresp
The fragrance architectOlivier Cresp is a master perfumer at Firmenich and one of the most accomplished creators in the modern fragrance industry.
“I consider my style a minimalist one, because I am used to expressing figurative ideas through short formulas.”
Olivier Cresp · fragroom, August 2018
Designer Amouage
More from the house · founded 1983 · United Kingdom
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The originalBracken ManAmouage · Luxury · $250+Al Haramain Perfumes · 2025Sheikh RoyalShares 6 of its 14 notesunder $40★ 3.75 (4)
With Olfactive Studio Flash Back
Adds green, fruity and earthy; shares cedar and musk.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 51%, disliked or hated by 12%.