Golden Leaf vs Obsidian
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Golden Leaf takes 3 of 4 categories.
Golden LeafChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ObsidianChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Golden Leaf3/4
Obsidian1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Golden Leaf
- Sillage & projection
- Golden Leaf
- Value for money
- Obsidian
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Golden Leaf
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Golden LeafOsmanli OudObsidianKevin SchepisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 67%Had 7%Want 27%
3.82/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 8%Had 3%Want 89%
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
3 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
Category winners
LongevityGolden Leaf
SillageGolden Leaf
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerObsidianBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet88%
floral77%
woody65%
tropical53%
fresh42%
fruity100%
sweet86%
tropical72%
fresh58%
white floral44%
citrus30%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and tropical
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
PassionfruitBlackcurrantStrawberryRaspberryOrchidLycheeFrankincensePink PepperBlack RoseTangerineBergamotCoumarin
No top / heart / base split published
Top
PassionfruitStrawberryGrapefruitPineappleTangerine
Heart
JasmineVanilla OrchidRed BerriesPeony
Base
Woody NotesMusk
InformationalShared notesPassionfruit, Strawberry and Tangerine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer33
Fall33
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer86
Fall86
Winter57
Day100
Night57
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#50,772
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#59,677
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerGolden LeafHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOsmanli Oud Golden Leaf opens with a sudden burst of sweet passionfruit, tangy blackcurrant, and crisp bergamot. As the initial spray settles, rich black rose and orchid emerge alongside sugary praline and warm vanilla in the heart. The base rests on grounding cedar, frankincense, and synthetic clean musks. While the …
Reviews →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…
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, Golden Leaf or Obsidian?
Golden Leaf takes 3 of 4 categories. Golden Leaf is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Obsidian is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes. Choose Golden Leaf for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Obsidian for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Golden Leaf or Obsidian?
Golden Leaf lasts longest (Golden Leaf 70/100, Obsidian 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Golden Leaf or Obsidian?
Golden Leaf projects furthest (Golden Leaf 69/100, Obsidian 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Golden Leaf and Obsidian smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and tropical accords. Common notes include Passionfruit, Strawberry and Tangerine.
Is Golden Leaf or Obsidian better for summer or winter?
Golden Leaf suits daytime wear; Obsidian suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Golden Leaf and Obsidian?
Golden Leaf features Passionfruit, Blackcurrant, Strawberry, Raspberry and Orchid. 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.
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