Fragrance comparison

Amethyst Kosmos vs Spirit Of The Brave

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 384 ratings analysed

Amethyst Kosmos

Samy Andraus Fragrances

3.004 votes

Rank #68,598 Fresh SpicyAlcohol

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Spirit Of The Brave

Diesel

3.51380 votes

Rank #41,923 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Amethyst Kosmos
Choose it for a fresh spicy and alcohol character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Spirit Of The Brave
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amethyst Kosmos2/4

Spirit Of The Brave2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amethyst Kosmos
Sillage & projection: Amethyst Kosmos
Value for money: Spirit Of The Brave
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Spirit Of The Brave

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amethyst KosmosSamy Andraus Fragrances

Spirit Of The BraveDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

3.51/ 5 · 380 votes

Have 61%Had 23%Want 16%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

14%Love

47%Like

18%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

380 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAmethyst Kosmos

SillageAmethyst Kosmos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSpirit Of The BraveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

alcohol91%

conifer83%

aromatic74%

balsamic65%

amber56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

amber61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonCypressBergamot

Heart

LiquorPlumPlum BlossomLabdanum

Base

FirOlibanumVanillaWoody NotesAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotGalbanum

Heart2 to 3 hours

CypressFir

Base2 to 3 hours

Tonka BeanLabdanum

InformationalShared notesCypress, Bergamot, Labdanum and Fir. Durations are only published for Spirit Of The Brave, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall33

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer77

Fall93

Winter54

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men95

Unisex2

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,923

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSpirit Of The BraveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amethyst Kosmos by Samy Andraus Fragrances hits the skin with a sharp burst of cypress, bright bergamot, and warm cinnamon. The opening settles quickly into a dark plum liquor accord balanced by labdanum resin and aromatic fir. It suits cool evening wear, drying down into smoky olibanum and smooth vanilla that lasts w…

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Spirit Of The Brave by Diesel brings together sharp green aromatics and a warm, sweet woody dry-down. The opening pairs crisp, tart bergamot with bitter, grassy galbanum for an energetic burst of freshness. As that initial citrus zing softens, the heart turns towards the outdoors with aromatic cypress needles and bals…

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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, Amethyst Kosmos or Spirit Of The Brave?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Amethyst Kosmos is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; Spirit Of The Brave is rated 3.51/5 from 380 votes. Choose Amethyst Kosmos for a fresh spicy and alcohol character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Spirit Of The Brave for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amethyst Kosmos or Spirit Of The Brave?

Amethyst Kosmos lasts longest (Amethyst Kosmos 60/100, Spirit Of The Brave 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amethyst Kosmos or Spirit Of The Brave?

Amethyst Kosmos projects furthest (Amethyst Kosmos 63/100, Spirit Of The Brave 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amethyst Kosmos and Spirit Of The Brave smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Cypress, Bergamot, Labdanum and Fir.

Is Amethyst Kosmos or Spirit Of The Brave better for summer or winter?

Amethyst Kosmos suits evening wear; Spirit Of The Brave suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amethyst Kosmos and Spirit Of The Brave?

Amethyst Kosmos has top notes of Cinnamon, Cypress and Bergamot, heart notes of Liquor, Plum, Plum Blossom and Labdanum, a base of Fir, Olibanum, Vanilla and Woody Notes. Spirit Of The Brave has top notes of Bergamot and Galbanum, heart notes of Cypress and Fir, a base of Tonka Bean and Labdanum.