Some people might think that Amouage have gone off the boil, non moreso than me as I've been vaguely critical of their last couple of releases but I still believe in the creative direction of the brand. I'd go as far as to say that Bracken is an effort to further diversify and broaden their range away from the super complexity and incense laden compositions they became famous for. I don't think there's anything wrong with covering the fougere base and I think this perfume does a really good job of evoking ferns and woodland greenery. Bracken is gently masculine and grown up composition which opens with clean citruses and hints of spice from cloves and cinnamon and I got quite a bit of lavender. Then giving way to an awesome combination of earthy patchouli, cedar and cypress. It hints all the main criteria for a classic fougere fragrance and I for one can dig it. I need to try it again properly to determine whether it is worth the money and has the lasting power compared to cheaper alternatives. Speaking of those it does bare more than a passing resemblance to Fougere Royale but definitely stronger and more brash. I like Bracken very much but depending on expectations some might see this one as a filler release from Amouage.