Fragrance comparison

8 Mars 1764 vs Only The Brave Extreme

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 188 ratings analysed

8 Mars 1764

Pozzo di Borgo

4.1444 votes

Rank #37,910 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Only The Brave Extreme

Diesel

3.83144 votes

Rank #33,551 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Only The Brave Extreme takes 5 of 8 categories.

8 Mars 1764
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Only The Brave Extreme
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

8 Mars 17643/8

Only The Brave Extreme5/8

Ratings & consensus: 8 Mars 1764
Community sentiment: 8 Mars 1764
Longevity: Only The Brave Extreme
Sillage & projection: Only The Brave Extreme
Value for money: Only The Brave Extreme
Versatility: Only The Brave Extreme
Note pyramid (duration): 8 Mars 1764
Fragranxe ranking: Only The Brave Extreme

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

8 Mars 1764Pozzo di Borgo

Only The Brave ExtremeDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 58%

3.83/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 38%Had 23%Want 40%

Category winner8 Mars 1764Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

34%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

38%Love

30%Like

13%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

144 votes

Category winner8 Mars 1764Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityOnly The Brave Extreme

SillageOnly The Brave Extreme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value58

Category winnerOnly The Brave ExtremeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

citrus65%

balsamic53%

warm spicy42%

amber100%

fruity92%

leather84%

citrus77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

Elemi resinMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

CognacLabdanumCoriander

Base7-9+ hrs

BenzoinVetiverStyrax

Top1 to 2 hours

AppleMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart3 to 4 hours

LeatherRoseCoriander

Base5 to 8 hours

Tonka BeanStyraxLabdanum

Category winner8 Mars 1764Longest dry-down: 7-9+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall58

Winter33

Day100

Night42

Spring100

Summer55

Fall100

Winter93

Day93

Night100

Category winnerOnly The Brave ExtremeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men90

Unisex8

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,910

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,551

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOnly The Brave ExtremeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pozzo di Borgo 8 Mars 1764 opens with a sharp flash of zesty mandarin orange and bright bergamot backed by pine-like elemi resin. The citrus settles fast. Within twenty minutes, the composition reveals a rich heart of oak-aged cognac, warm labdanum, and cracked coriander seeds. It never turns syrupy or cloying. Instea…

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Only The Brave Extreme by Diesel delivers a punchy mix of crisp fruits, warm resins, and smooth leather. The scent starts bright and energetic, pairing crisp apple with tart lemon and juicy mandarin orange. As the initial brightness settles, a distinct leather note steps forward alongside coriander and a subtle rose a…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 8 Mars 1764 or Only The Brave Extreme?

Only The Brave Extreme takes 5 of 8 categories. 8 Mars 1764 is rated 4.14/5 from 44 votes; Only The Brave Extreme is rated 3.83/5 from 144 votes. Choose 8 Mars 1764 for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Only The Brave Extreme for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, 8 Mars 1764 or Only The Brave Extreme?

Only The Brave Extreme lasts longest (Only The Brave Extreme 75/100, 8 Mars 1764 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 8 Mars 1764 or Only The Brave Extreme?

Only The Brave Extreme projects furthest (Only The Brave Extreme 67/100, 8 Mars 1764 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 8 Mars 1764 and Only The Brave Extreme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Labdanum, Coriander and Styrax.

Is 8 Mars 1764 or Only The Brave Extreme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Only The Brave Extreme is the stronger pick. For winter, Only The Brave Extreme is the stronger pick. 8 Mars 1764 suits daytime wear; Only The Brave Extreme suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 8 Mars 1764 and Only The Brave Extreme?

8 Mars 1764 has top notes of Elemi resin, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cognac, Labdanum and Coriander, a base of Benzoin, Vetiver and Styrax. Only The Brave Extreme has top notes of Apple, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Leather, Rose and Coriander, a base of Tonka Bean, Styrax and Labdanum.