Brutus by Orto Parisi It's a niche perfume . Inspired by the Roman senator Marcus Junius Brutus, known for his limited eloquence, this very particular perfume features an intoxicating citrus opening and a deep, dense "woodiness," a fatal combination, however attractive in its apparent brevity. If nothing else, the fragrance is frank, unelaborated, direct, speaks little and certainly doesn't tell tall tales . The combination of sweet citrus and oriental patchouli, earthy and finely spiced , with a powdery finish, has proved very popular with the public.