Fragrance comparison

Classic Stone vs Obsidian

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 181 ratings analysed

6 wins

Classic Stone

Lattafa Perfumes

4.32146 votes

Rank #2,791 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Obsidian

Moudon

4.1135 votes

Rank #10,885 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classic Stone takes 6 of 7 categories.

Classic Stone
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Obsidian
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Classic Stone6/7

Obsidian1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Classic StoneLattafa Perfumes

ObsidianMoudon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 34%Had 3%Want 64%

4.11/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 38%Had 5%Want 56%

Category winnerClassic StoneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

20%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

120 votes

57%Love

17%Like

14%Ok

3%Dislike

9%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerClassic StoneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityClassic Stone

SillageClassic Stone

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value68

Category winnerClassic StoneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

leather88%

fresh spicy77%

powdery65%

musky53%

aromatic42%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

earthy77%

oud69%

metallic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomSaffronCuminViolet

Heart

SuedeNutmegCloveOsmanthus

Base

AmbergrisWoody NotesMuskOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

SaffronNutmegMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Clove LeafImmortelleVioletCuminOsmanthus

Base6-10 hrs

OudMossPatchouliMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cumin, Violet and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Obsidian, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer9

Fall86

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer44

Fall78

Winter100

Day94

Night100

Category winnerObsidianMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex33

Women9

Men61

Unisex30

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,791

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#10,885

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerClassic StoneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Classic Stone by Lattafa is an oriental spicy fragrance that balances bold cardamom and saffron with a smooth suede core. It offers a resinous, warm foundation perfect for cooler weather or evening wear. The scent provides a complex, mature profile for those who enjoy woody and musky depth in their daily rotation.

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Moudon Obsidian opens with a brisk punch of warm saffron, dark crushed nutmeg, and a splash of bright mandarin orange. It quickly settles into an intriguing spicy blend where herbal clove leaf and dry immortelle mingle with cool violet petals. As the scent warms against your pulse points, a deep base of woody oud, ear…

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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, Classic Stone or Obsidian?

Classic Stone takes 6 of 7 categories. Classic Stone is rated 4.32/5 from 146 votes; Obsidian is rated 4.11/5 from 35 votes. Choose Classic Stone for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Obsidian for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Classic Stone or Obsidian?

Classic Stone lasts longest (Classic Stone 83/100, Obsidian 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classic Stone or Obsidian?

Projection is very close: Classic Stone 73/100, Obsidian 72/100 for sillage.

Do Classic Stone and Obsidian smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cumin, Violet and Nutmeg.

Is Classic Stone or Obsidian better for summer or winter?

For summer, Obsidian is the stronger pick. For winter, Classic Stone is the stronger pick. Obsidian suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classic Stone and Obsidian?

Classic Stone has top notes of Cardamom, Saffron, Cumin and Violet, heart notes of Suede, Nutmeg, Clove and Osmanthus, a base of Ambergris, Woody Notes, Musk and Oakmoss. Obsidian has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Clove Leaf, Immortelle, Violet and Cumin, a base of Oud, Moss, Patchouli and Musk.