The smell in short
The first thing you smell is cardamom and pineapple. The heart brings lavender and lily-of-the-valley. On the skin it settles into tea and caraway. Overall it smells warm spicy and aromatic.
- Came out
- 2005
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
The Brun notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Jean Charles Brosseau The Brun EDC in detail
The Brun EDC comes from Jean Charles Brosseau. This one is the Eau de Cologne.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Mont Blanc Individuel and Mdci Parfums Mdci Ambre Topkapi 1.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is warm spicy (100%), followed by aromatic and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy warm spicy and aromatic smells and notes like lavender and tea. Less obvious notes include cinnamon, violet and musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.93 out of 5.
The Brun price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Mont Blanc Individuel and Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Edt 1 but less than Mdci Parfums Mdci Ambre Topkapi 1.
When in the day to wear The Brun
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Other Jean Charles Brosseau perfumes
The house has 20 perfumes here, led by Ombre Rose, Ombre Rose Parfum and Bois D'Orient.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to fall. Ranked by season: spring, summer, winter and fall. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Perfumes that smell like The Brun
Similar picks to try: Mont Blanc Individuel (11 shared notes), Mdci Parfums Mdci Ambre Topkapi 1 (14 shared notes), Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Edt 1 (8 shared notes) and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
Questions people ask
When did The Brun come out?
It came out in 2005.
Can women wear The Brun?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does it last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.