Fragrance comparison

Fabulous vs Obsidian

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

5 wins

Fabulous

Mark Des Vince

4.1811 votes

Rank #33,234 White FloralMusky

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Obsidian

Kevin Schepis

3.8211 votes

Rank #56,076 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fabulous takes 5 of 5 categories.

Fabulous
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Obsidian
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fabulous5/5

Obsidian0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FabulousMark Des Vince

ObsidianKevin Schepis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 30%Had 22%Want 48%

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 8%Had 3%Want 89%

Category winnerFabulousRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

36%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityFabulous

SillageFabulous

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value67

Category winnerFabulousBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky83%

fruity65%

floral48%

animalic30%

fruity100%

sweet86%

tropical72%

fresh58%

white floral44%

citrus30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

HoneysuckleTangerineRose

Heart2 to 4 hours

JasmineWhite FlowersTiare FlowerPeony

Base3 to 5 hours

VelvetWoody NotesMusk

Top

PassionfruitStrawberryGrapefruitPineappleTangerine

Heart

JasmineVanilla OrchidRed BerriesPeony

Base

Woody NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Jasmine, Peony and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Fabulous, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall71

Winter57

Day100

Night63

Spring100

Summer86

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,234

PerfumerFaizal C.P

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#56,076

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFabulousHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fabulous by Mark Des Vince is a bright, feminine floral perfume built around lush white floral blossoms and soft woods. The scent opens with a lively blend of sweet honeysuckle, juicy tangerine, and fresh rose petals. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, the fragrance reveals a rich bouquet of jasmine, tiare flower,…

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Obsidian by Kevin Schepis is a fruit-forward blend that leans heavily into tropical notes like passionfruit and pineapple. The scent opens with a bright, syrupy burst, drying down into a warm base of musk and soft woods. It is best suited for casual daytime wear during the warmer spring and summer months when its swee…

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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, Fabulous or Obsidian?

Fabulous takes 5 of 5 categories. Fabulous is rated 4.18/5 from 11 votes; Obsidian is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes. Choose Fabulous for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Obsidian for a fruity and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fabulous or Obsidian?

They last about the same: Fabulous 58/100, Obsidian 57/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Fabulous or Obsidian?

Fabulous projects furthest (Fabulous 56/100, Obsidian 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fabulous and Obsidian smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Jasmine, Peony and Woody Notes.

Is Fabulous or Obsidian better for summer or winter?

Fabulous suits daytime wear; Obsidian suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fabulous and Obsidian?

Fabulous has top notes of Honeysuckle, Tangerine and Rose, heart notes of Jasmine, White Flowers, Tiare Flower and Peony, a base of Velvet, Woody Notes and Musk. Obsidian has top notes of Passionfruit, Strawberry, Grapefruit and Pineapple, heart notes of Jasmine, Vanilla Orchid, Red Berries and Peony, a base of Woody Notes and Musk.