Evolution High Level vs Obsidian
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories.
Evolution High LevelChoose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
ObsidianChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Evolution High Level1/4
Obsidian3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Obsidian
- Sillage & projection
- Obsidian
- Value for money
- Evolution High Level
- 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
Evolution High LevelSergio NeroObsidianMoudonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
4.11/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 38%Had 5%Want 56%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
57%Love
17%Like
14%Ok
3%Dislike
9%Hate
35 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityObsidian
SillageObsidian
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEvolution High LevelBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothoud100%
warm spicy91%
powdery83%
woody74%
sweet65%
herbal56%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
earthy77%
oud69%
metallic61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, oud and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronTangerine
Heart
ImmortelleVioletOsmanthus
Base
OudSandalwoodMusk
Top15-30 mins
SaffronNutmegMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
Clove LeafImmortelleVioletCuminOsmanthus
Base6-10 hrs
OudMossPatchouliMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Immortelle, Violet and Osmanthus. Durations are only published for Obsidian, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring67
Summer44
Fall78
Winter100
Day94
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#65,141
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#10,837
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerObsidianHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEvolution High Level by Sergio Nero is a woody spicy scent that balances the sharpness of saffron with the dry, golden warmth of immortelle. It leans into a sturdy base of oud and sandalwood, making it a reliable choice for men who prefer an assertive, dry fragrance. Best for daily office wear when you want something …
Reviews →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…
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, Evolution High Level or Obsidian?
Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories. Evolution High Level is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Obsidian is rated 4.11/5 from 35 votes. Choose Evolution High Level for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Obsidian for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Evolution High Level or Obsidian?
Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 80/100, Evolution High Level 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Evolution High Level or Obsidian?
Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 72/100, Evolution High Level 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Evolution High Level and Obsidian smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, oud and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Immortelle, Violet and Osmanthus.
Is Evolution High Level or Obsidian better for summer or winter?
Evolution High Level suits day or night wear; Obsidian suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Evolution High Level and Obsidian?
Evolution High Level has top notes of Saffron and Tangerine, heart notes of Immortelle, Violet and Osmanthus, a base of Oud, Sandalwood and Musk. 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.
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