Brioni Extrait vs Obsidian
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Brioni ExtraitChoose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
ObsidianChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Brioni Extrait2/4
Obsidian2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Brioni Extrait
- Sillage & projection
- Obsidian
- Value for money
- Obsidian
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Brioni Extrait
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Brioni ExtraitBrioniObsidianInsider ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.62/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 9%Had 2%Want 89%
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 hate75%Love
19%Like
0%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
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
Category winners
LongevityBrioni Extrait
SillageObsidian
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerObsidianBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
floral92%
warm spicy84%
powdery77%
amber69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NutmegVioletLavenderSicilian Lemon
Heart
MagnoliaCognacCedarSaffron
Base
SandalwoodCashmere WoodTonka BeanAmberAgarwood (Oud)Incense
Top
GeraniumCardamomNutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderLavender
Heart
AgarwoodVetiverIncenseOudMagnoliaVioletAmber
Base
Virginia CedarSandalwoodBenzoinMusk
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Violet, Lavender and Magnolia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer60
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,406
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#38,716
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerBrioni ExtraitHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBrioni Extrait opens with a sharp burst of Sicilian lemon and crushed lavender before settling into a warm core of nutmeg and violet leaf. Rich cognac and dry cedarwood build depth across the heart, anchored by dark saffron accents that temper the early floral brightness. As the scent matures on warm skin, heavy agarw…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Brioni Extrait or Obsidian?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Brioni Extrait is rated 4.62/5 from 16 votes; Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Brioni Extrait for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Obsidian for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Brioni Extrait or Obsidian?
They last about the same: Brioni Extrait 91/100, Obsidian 90/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Brioni Extrait or Obsidian?
Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 81/100, Brioni Extrait 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Brioni Extrait and Obsidian smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Violet, Lavender and Magnolia.
Is Brioni Extrait or Obsidian better for summer or winter?
Brioni Extrait suits evening wear; Obsidian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Brioni Extrait and Obsidian?
Brioni Extrait has top notes of Nutmeg, Violet, Lavender and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Magnolia, Cognac, Cedar and Saffron, a base of Sandalwood, Cashmere Wood, Tonka Bean and Amber. 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.
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