Fragrance comparison

Ganymedes vs Obsidian

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 109 ratings analysed

Ganymedes

Patrice Martin

3.5174 votes

Rank #37,374 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Obsidian

Moudon

4.1135 votes

Rank #10,885 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ganymedes
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Obsidian
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Ganymedes1/7

Obsidian6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GanymedesPatrice Martin

ObsidianMoudon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 39%Had 30%Want 31%

4.11/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 38%Had 5%Want 56%

Category winnerObsidianRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

36%Like

16%Ok

12%Dislike

11%Hate

74 votes

57%Love

17%Like

14%Ok

3%Dislike

9%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerObsidianMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillageObsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value68

Category winnerObsidianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

fresh spicy84%

violet77%

floral69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

earthy77%

oud69%

metallic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mineral notesCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCuminMandarin Orange

Heart

SuedeVioletBlack PepperNutmegSaffron

Base

OsmanthusPatchouliWoody Notes

Top15-30 mins

SaffronNutmegMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Clove LeafImmortelleVioletCuminOsmanthus

Base6-10 hrs

OudMossPatchouliMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesCumin, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Obsidian, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer71

Fall100

Winter79

Day100

Night76

Spring67

Summer44

Fall78

Winter100

Day94

Night100

Category winnerGanymedesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex79

Women5

Men61

Unisex30

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,374

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,885

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerObsidianHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patrice Martin Ganymedes opens with an industrial metallic tang driven by mineral notes, cypriol oil, and a bitter squeeze of mandarin orange. A sharp pinch of cumin provides an earthy friction right at the start before the scent settles into a dry leather structure. The middle phase brings out violet leaf airiness p…

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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…

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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, Ganymedes or Obsidian?

Obsidian takes 6 of 7 categories. Ganymedes is rated 3.51/5 from 74 votes; Obsidian is rated 4.11/5 from 35 votes. Choose Ganymedes for a woody and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Obsidian for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ganymedes or Obsidian?

Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 80/100, Ganymedes 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ganymedes or Obsidian?

Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 72/100, Ganymedes 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ganymedes and Obsidian smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cumin, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Nutmeg.

Is Ganymedes or Obsidian better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ganymedes is the stronger pick. For winter, Obsidian is the stronger pick. Ganymedes suits daytime wear; Obsidian suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ganymedes and Obsidian?

Ganymedes has top notes of Mineral notes, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cumin and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Suede, Violet, Black Pepper and Nutmeg, a base of Osmanthus, Patchouli and Woody Notes. 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.