Fragrance comparison

Cassis vs Obscenity

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

Cassis

Unifrom · 2020

4.5018 votes

Rank #34,429 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Obscenity

Bruce LaBruce

4.001 votes

Rank #60,473 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obscenity takes 2 of 3 categories.

Cassis
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Obscenity
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Cassis1/3

Obscenity2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CassisUnifrom

ObscenityBruce LaBruce

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 2%Want 98%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

36%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityObscenity

SillageObscenity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity83%

sweet48%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PlumCoconut

Heart2-4 hrs

Fig

Base6-8 hrs

CedarSandalwood

Top

AsafoetidaGingerBay LeafTarragonHoneysuckleCuminPlumBergamot

Heart

HeliotropeFigGeraniumRoseTobaccoPatchouliCarnationJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarOlibanumSiam BenzoinLabdanumTonka BeanAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesPlum, Fig and Cedar. Durations are only published for Cassis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall33

Winter67

Day100

Night44

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 19%Party 10%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,429

PerfumerPatrice Revillard

Launched2020

Reviews4

Overall rank#60,473

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCassisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not let the title mislead you. Unifrom Cassis contains no dark berry syrup or sharp blackcurrant juice. Instead, this alcohol-free oil delivers a sun-warmed blend of ripe fig, coconut flesh, and dry cedar. The plum hits immediately. It offers a fleeting tart splash before creamy botanical fruit takes charge. Sandal…

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Obscenity by Bruce LaBruce offers a polarizing blend of contrasting elements. The opening hits you with a sharp cumin and medicinal asafoetida shock, which slowly settles into a sweet base of fig, tobacco, and warm resins. It is a dense, dirty, and sweet oriental fougere designed for daring enthusiasts who wear fragra…

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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, Cassis or Obscenity?

Obscenity takes 2 of 3 categories. Cassis is rated 4.50/5 from 18 votes; Obscenity is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Cassis for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Obscenity for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Cassis or Obscenity?

Obscenity lasts longest (Obscenity 80/100, Cassis 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cassis or Obscenity?

Obscenity projects furthest (Obscenity 75/100, Cassis 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cassis and Obscenity smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Plum, Fig and Cedar.

Is Cassis or Obscenity better for summer or winter?

Cassis suits daytime wear; Obscenity suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cassis and Obscenity?

Cassis has top notes of Plum and Coconut, heart notes of Fig, a base of Cedar and Sandalwood. Obscenity has top notes of Asafoetida, Ginger, Bay Leaf and Tarragon, heart notes of Heliotrope, Fig, Geranium and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Olibanum and Siam Benzoin.