Fragrance comparison

Bucephalus vs Obsidian

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Bucephalus

Carlo Dali

4.001 votes

Rank #67,855 RumWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Obsidian

Insider Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #38,436 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 1 of 1 categories.

Bucephalus
Choose it for a rum and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Obsidian
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bucephalus0/1

Obsidian1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BucephalusCarlo Dali

ObsidianInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value94

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rum100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

woody77%

amber69%

smoky61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CorianderCardamomLemon

Heart

RoseArtemisiaCypressGeranium

Base

RumIncenseOudPatchouliMusk

Top

GeraniumCardamomNutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderLavender

Heart

AgarwoodVetiverIncenseOudMagnoliaVioletAmber

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Cardamom, Geranium and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,855

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,436

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerObsidianHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bucephalus by Carlo Dali is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Bucephalus was launched in 2024. Top notes are Coriander, Cardamom and Lemon; middle notes are Rose, Artemisia, Cypress and Geranium; base notes are Rum, Incense, Oud, Patchouli and Musk. It opens with Coriander, Card…

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…

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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, Bucephalus or Obsidian?

Obsidian takes 1 of 1 categories. Bucephalus is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Bucephalus for a rum and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Obsidian for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do Bucephalus and Obsidian smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Coriander, Cardamom, Geranium and Incense.

Is Bucephalus or Obsidian better for summer or winter?

Bucephalus suits evening wear; Obsidian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bucephalus and Obsidian?

Bucephalus has top notes of Coriander, Cardamom and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Artemisia, Cypress and Geranium, a base of Rum, Incense, Oud and Patchouli. 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.