Fragrance comparison

Adamas vs Obscurus

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 87 ratings analysed

Adamas

NonPlusUltra Parfum

3.504 votes

Rank #66,141 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Obscurus

Profumo di Firenze

3.9083 votes

Rank #18,062 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obscurus takes 4 of 4 categories.

Adamas
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Obscurus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Adamas0/4

Obscurus4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Obscurus
Sillage & projection: Obscurus
Value for money: Obscurus
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Obscurus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AdamasNonPlusUltra Parfum

ObscurusProfumo di Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 71%

3.90/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

33%Love

40%Like

19%Ok

2%Dislike

6%Hate

83 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityObscurus

SillageObscurus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value65

Category winnerObscurusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

balsamic69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

amber80%

balsamic70%

smoky60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

DavanaRosemaryGingerBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

IncensePineLavenderBlack PepperAgarwood (Oud)

Base

VetiverLeatherVanilla

Top30 to 45 minutes

PineGeraniumOrange

Heart2 to 3 hours

IncenseDavana

Base3 to 5 hours

Virginia CedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesDavana, Orange, Incense and Pine. Durations are only published for Obscurus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring73

Summer35

Fall100

Winter95

Day100

Night94

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,141

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,062

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerObscurusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adamas by NonPlusUltra Parfum opens with herbal davana, sharp ginger, and bitter bergamot before settling into a pine forest heart weighed down by incense and dark agarwood oud. A dry base of leather, earthy vetiver, and subtle vanilla grounds the herbal sharpness. It suits chilly autumn evenings when you want a dry, …

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Obscurus by Profumo di Firenze balances resinous warmth with a crisp, forest-like freshness. It opens with sharp pine needles, bright orange peel, and the herbal bite of geranium, giving the scent an immediate cooling clarity. Soon after, smoky incense and the sweet, herbal fruitiness of davana emerge to soften that b…

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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, Adamas or Obscurus?

Obscurus takes 4 of 4 categories. Adamas is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Obscurus is rated 3.90/5 from 83 votes. Choose Adamas for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Obscurus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Adamas or Obscurus?

Obscurus lasts longest (Obscurus 63/100, Adamas 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adamas or Obscurus?

Obscurus projects furthest (Obscurus 49/100, Adamas 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adamas and Obscurus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and balsamic accords. Common notes include Davana, Orange, Incense and Pine.

Is Adamas or Obscurus better for summer or winter?

Adamas suits day or night wear; Obscurus suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adamas and Obscurus?

Adamas has top notes of Davana, Rosemary, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Pine, Lavender and Black Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Leather and Vanilla. Obscurus has top notes of Pine, Geranium and Orange, heart notes of Incense and Davana, a base of Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.