Fragrance comparison

Dusk vs Obscenity

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

Dusk

Ourside

4.3429 votes

Rank #16,964 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Obscenity

Bruce LaBruce

4.001 votes

Rank #65,424 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obscenity takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Dusk1/3

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: Dusk

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DuskOurside

ObscenityBruce LaBruce

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 17%Had 2%Want 81%

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

69%Love

10%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityObscenity

SillageObscenity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

fruity70%

citrus60%

sweet50%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FigBergamotGrapefruitWild Berries

Heart

Bay LeafCedarLilyMusk

Base

VetiverPatchouliOlibanumAmber

Top

AsafoetidaGingerBay LeafTarragonHoneysuckleCuminPlumBergamot

Heart

HeliotropeFigGeraniumRoseTobaccoPatchouliCarnationJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarOlibanumSiam BenzoinLabdanumTonka BeanAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesFig, Bergamot, Bay Leaf and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer7

Fall100

Winter86

Day71

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex85

Women5

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,964

PerfumerKeta Burke-Williams

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#65,424

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDuskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dusk by Ourside offers a refreshing yet earthy take on woody aromatics. This unisex fragrance combines a vibrant top of fig and wild berries with a dry, herbaceous heart of bay leaf and cedar. A warm base of patchouli, vetiver, and olibanum provides a subtle, close-to-skin finish that makes it ideal for casual autumn …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dusk or Obscenity?

Obscenity takes 2 of 3 categories. Dusk is rated 4.34/5 from 29 votes; Obscenity is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Dusk for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening 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, Dusk or Obscenity?

Obscenity lasts longest (Obscenity 80/100, Dusk 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dusk or Obscenity?

Obscenity projects furthest (Obscenity 75/100, Dusk 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dusk and Obscenity smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Fig, Bergamot, Bay Leaf and Cedar.

Is Dusk or Obscenity better for summer or winter?

Dusk suits evening wear; Obscenity suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dusk and Obscenity?

Dusk has top notes of Fig, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Wild Berries, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Cedar, Lily and Musk, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Olibanum and Amber. 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.