Défi vs The True Bold
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Défi takes 3 of 4 categories.
DéfiChoose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
The True BoldChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Défi3/4
The True Bold1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Défi
- Sillage & projection
- Défi
- Value for money
- The True Bold
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Défi
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DéfiSynthèse Atelier de ParfumThe True BoldAl AmbraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 70%Had 0%Want 30%
4.28/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
0%Like
40%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
63%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
13%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDéfi
SillageDéfi
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe True BoldBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
sweet92%
fresh spicy84%
smoky77%
tobacco69%
oud61%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
tobacco84%
woody77%
fresh spicy69%
cinnamon61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and tobacco
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
NutmegDates
Heart
IncenseTobaccoLavender
Base
LeatherAmberOud
Top
CinnamonSaffronIncenseNutmegOudGreen AppleWhite Pear
Heart
PatchouliJasmine
Base
TobaccoMadagascar VanillaAmberGuaiac WoodSandalwoodHaitian VetiverWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Incense, Tobacco and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring75
Summer25
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
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#38,734
PerfumerAbdullah Kuruş
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#45,348
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDéfiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDéfi by Synthèse Atelier de Parfum is a heavy leather fragrance that opens with a dense mix of dates and nutmeg. It features a smoky heart of tobacco and incense, eventually settling into a dark base of oud and amber. This scent is designed for cold weather and offers eternal longevity for those who prefer bold, anima…
Reviews →The True Bold is a warm, spiced amber that leans into cinnamon, saffron and incense, with a quick flash of crisp apple and pear up top. As it settles, patchouli and jasmine add depth, then tobacco, vanilla and smooth woods take over for a sweet, smoky finish. It suits cool weather and evenings, especially if you enjoy…
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, Défi or The True Bold?
Défi takes 3 of 4 categories. Défi is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; The True Bold is rated 4.28/5 from 13 votes. Choose Défi for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The True Bold for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Défi or The True Bold?
Défi lasts longest (Défi 88/100, The True Bold 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Défi or The True Bold?
Défi projects furthest (Défi 85/100, The True Bold 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Défi and The True Bold smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and tobacco accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Incense, Tobacco and Amber.
Is Défi or The True Bold better for summer or winter?
Défi suits evening wear; The True Bold suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Défi and The True Bold?
Défi has top notes of Nutmeg and Dates, heart notes of Incense, Tobacco and Lavender, a base of Leather, Amber and Oud. The True Bold has top notes of Cinnamon, Saffron, Incense and Nutmeg, heart notes of Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Tobacco, Madagascar Vanilla, Amber and Guaiac Wood.
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