How it smells
It smells mostly patchouli and woody. Bergamot and mandarin orange at the top, lavender and geranium in the middle and patchouli and cedar at the base.
- Came out
- 2014
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Brutus 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
Orto Parisi Brutus EDP in detail
Brutus EDP comes from Orto Parisi. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €166. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Guerlain Heritage and Jaguar.
The style of Brutus
The strongest accord is patchouli (100%), followed by woody and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy patchouli and woody smells and notes like lavender and patchouli. Less obvious notes include rose and amber. Perfume fans rate it 4.05 out of 5.
Other Orto Parisi perfumes
The house has 14 perfumes here, led by Megamare, Terroni and Variety.
Brutus longevity
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Gisada Ambassador Intense and Guerlain Heritage. Base notes like patchouli and cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Jaguar.
Perfumes that smell like Brutus
Similar picks to try: Gisada Ambassador Intense (9 shared notes), Guerlain Heritage (9 shared notes), Givenchy Gentleman 1974 (8 shared notes) and Jaguar (10 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Quick answers
Is Brutus unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
Can I wear Brutus to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2014.