Fragrance comparison

Amazonian Rose vs Obsidian

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 95 ratings analysed

Amazonian Rose

Carolina Herrera

3.7890 votes

Rank #14,765 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Obsidian

Insider Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #35,040 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories.

Amazonian Rose
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Obsidian
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Amazonian Rose1/4

Obsidian3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amazonian RoseCarolina Herrera

ObsidianInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 20%Had 5%Want 76%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

27%Like

14%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

90 votes

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillageObsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value94

Category winnerObsidianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy88%

woody77%

floral65%

amber53%

smoky42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomMandarin Orange

Heart3-5 hrs

Damask RoseMate

Base8-12 hrs

SandalwoodIncense

Top

GeraniumCardamomNutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderLavender

Heart

AgarwoodVetiverIncenseOudMagnoliaVioletAmber

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood and Incense. Durations are only published for Amazonian Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day100

Night79

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex44

Women48

Party 38%Casual 27%Date 23%Work 12%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,765

PerfumerNicolas Bonneville

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#35,040

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAmazonian RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amazonian Rose by Carolina Herrera reshapes traditional floral perfumery into a bold, green-tinted statement. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of cracked cardamom and juicy mandarin orange, giving the initial spray an energetic, tart citrus sparkle. Within fifteen minutes, an expansive Damask rose emerges, wrapp…

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Obsidian by Insider Parfums offers a bold, woody composition designed for those who appreciate intensity. This unisex scent centers on oud and vetiver, creating a dry and spicy profile that cuts through cold air. It remains firm on the skin for hours, making it a reliable choice for autumn evenings when you need a fra…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amazonian Rose or Obsidian?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories. Amazonian Rose is rated 3.78/5 from 90 votes; Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Amazonian Rose for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Obsidian for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amazonian Rose or Obsidian?

Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 90/100, Amazonian Rose 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amazonian Rose or Obsidian?

Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 81/100, Amazonian Rose 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amazonian Rose and Obsidian smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood and Incense.

Is Amazonian Rose or Obsidian better for summer or winter?

Amazonian Rose suits daytime wear; Obsidian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amazonian Rose and Obsidian?

Amazonian Rose has top notes of Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Damask Rose and Mate, a base of Sandalwood and Incense. Obsidian has top notes of Geranium, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Agarwood, Vetiver, Incense and Oud, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Musk.