Extreme Man vs Only The Brave Wild
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Extreme Man takes 3 of 5 categories.
Extreme ManChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Only The Brave WildChoose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Extreme Man3/5
Only The Brave Wild2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Extreme Man
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Extreme Man
- Sillage & projection
- Only The Brave Wild
- Value for money
- Extreme Man
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Only The Brave Wild
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Extreme ManPoliceOnly The Brave WildDieselWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 79%Had 16%Want 5%
3.47/ 5 · 305 votes
Have 46%Had 26%Want 27%
Category winnerExtreme ManRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
60%Like
10%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
25%Love
34%Like
6%Ok
31%Dislike
3%Hate
305 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityExtreme Man
SillageOnly The Brave Wild
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerExtreme ManBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
lavender77%
earthy69%
green61%
fresh spicy100%
citrus92%
coconut84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
sweet61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperLemonAppleMintPink Pepper
Heart
LavenderGeraniumNutmegWoodsy NotesCarrot Seeds
Base
PatchouliCedarwoodVetiverAmberMossCashmere Wood
Top15 to 30 minutes
LemongrassGrapefruitBlack Pepper
Heart1 to 2 hours
NutmegLavenderCoumarinGeranium
Base3 to 5 hours
Coconut MilkMossCedarVetiver
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Lavender, Geranium and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Only The Brave Wild, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer25
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer88
Fall46
Winter26
Day100
Night51
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#57,320
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#38,771
PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Shyamala Maisondieu
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOnly The Brave WildHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPolice Extreme Man opens with a sharp burst of crushed black pepper, zesty lemon, and crisp green apple. Spearmint adds a cool snap to the initial spray, balancing the fiery pink pepper before the composition shifts into its aromatic heart. As the initial citrus fizzes out, herbal lavandin and earthy geranium take ov…
Reviews →Only The Brave Wild by Diesel takes the signature fist shaped bottle into greener, tropical territory. The opening hits with sharp lemongrass, zesty grapefruit, and a crackle of black pepper that feels immediately energetic. As the initial sharpness settles, aromatic lavender and green geranium combine with warm nutme…
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, Extreme Man or Only The Brave Wild?
Extreme Man takes 3 of 5 categories. Extreme Man is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes; Only The Brave Wild is rated 3.47/5 from 305 votes. Choose Extreme Man for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Only The Brave Wild for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Extreme Man or Only The Brave Wild?
Extreme Man lasts longest (Extreme Man 67/100, Only The Brave Wild 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Extreme Man or Only The Brave Wild?
Only The Brave Wild projects furthest (Only The Brave Wild 58/100, Extreme Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Extreme Man and Only The Brave Wild smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Lavender, Geranium and Nutmeg.
Is Extreme Man or Only The Brave Wild better for summer or winter?
Extreme Man suits day or night wear; Only The Brave Wild suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Extreme Man and Only The Brave Wild?
Extreme Man has top notes of Black Pepper, Lemon, Apple and Mint, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Nutmeg and Woodsy Notes, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Amber. Only The Brave Wild has top notes of Lemongrass, Grapefruit and Black Pepper, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender, Coumarin and Geranium, a base of Coconut Milk, Moss, Cedar and Vetiver.
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