Flame Pure Woods vs Obsidian
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories.
Flame Pure WoodsChoose it for a oud and amber character. Best in summer, day or night wear.
ObsidianChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Flame Pure Woods0/4
Obsidian3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Obsidian
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Obsidian
- 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
Flame Pure WoodsMaison AlhambraObsidianInsider ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
4.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
25%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
60%Love
20%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityObsidian
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerObsidianBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothoud100%
amber90%
musky80%
smoky70%
powdery60%
balsamic50%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both amber and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Incense
Heart
Agarwood
Base
MuskAmber
Top
GeraniumCardamomNutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderLavender
Heart
AgarwoodVetiverIncenseOudMagnoliaVioletAmber
Base
Virginia CedarSandalwoodBenzoinMusk
InformationalShared notesIncense, Agarwood, Musk 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 seasonSpring0
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
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#57,097
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#38,546
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerObsidianHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFlame Pure Woods by Maison Alhambra offers a bold, masculine profile centered on incense and deep agarwood. It creates a smoky, resinous impression that works best during cool autumn or winter evenings. If you enjoy assertive, woody scents with a hint of musky mystery, this 2022 release provides an intense experience …
Reviews →Obsidian by Insider Parfums offers a bold, woody composition designed for those who appreciate intensity. This unisex scent centers on oud and vetiver, creating a dry and spicy profile that cuts through cold air. It remains firm on the skin for hours, making it a reliable choice for autumn evenings when you need a fra…
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, Flame Pure Woods or Obsidian?
Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories. Flame Pure Woods is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Flame Pure Woods for a oud and amber character. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Obsidian for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Flame Pure Woods or Obsidian?
Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 90/100, Flame Pure Woods 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Flame Pure Woods or Obsidian?
Projection is very close: Flame Pure Woods 81/100, Obsidian 81/100 for sillage.
Do Flame Pure Woods and Obsidian smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Incense, Agarwood, Musk and Amber.
Is Flame Pure Woods or Obsidian better for summer or winter?
Flame Pure Woods suits day or night wear; Obsidian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Flame Pure Woods and Obsidian?
Flame Pure Woods has top notes of Incense, heart notes of Agarwood, a base of Musk and Amber. Obsidian has top notes of Geranium, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Agarwood, Vetiver, Incense and Oud, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Musk.
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