Fragrance comparison

Gucci Nobile vs Obscenity

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 559 ratings analysed

Gucci Nobile

Gucci

4.48558 votes

Rank #482 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Obscenity

Bruce LaBruce

4.001 votes

Rank #61,806 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obscenity takes 2 of 3 categories.

Gucci Nobile
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Obscenity
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Gucci Nobile1/3

Obscenity2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci NobileGucci

ObscenityBruce LaBruce

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 558 votes

Have 40%Had 26%Want 33%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 2%Want 98%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

558 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityObscenity

SillageObscenity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotLavenderRosemaryTarragonLemonNutmeg Flower

Heart2 to 3 hours

Balsam FirGreen NotesJasmineGeraniumRoseCyclamenCarnation

Base5 to 8 hours

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedarMuskTonka BeanAmber

Top

AsafoetidaGingerBay LeafTarragonHoneysuckleCuminPlumBergamot

Heart

HeliotropeFigGeraniumRoseTobaccoPatchouliCarnationJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarOlibanumSiam BenzoinLabdanumTonka BeanAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tarragon, Jasmine and Geranium. Durations are only published for Gucci Nobile, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer76

Fall88

Winter67

Day100

Night68

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#482

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews103

Overall rank#61,806

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerGucci NobileHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Nobile is an aromatic fougere built around crisp herbs, cool forest greenery, and a solid mossy foundation. The opening greets you with tart lemon and sharp bergamot, quickly joined by herbaceous rosemary, clean lavender, and savory tarragon. As the initial citrus burst softens, the heart brings a rich outdoor f…

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Obscenity by Bruce LaBruce offers a polarizing blend of contrasting elements. The opening hits you with a sharp cumin and medicinal asafoetida shock, which slowly settles into a sweet base of fig, tobacco, and warm resins. It is a dense, dirty, and sweet oriental fougere designed for daring enthusiasts who wear fragra…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gucci Nobile or Obscenity?

Obscenity takes 2 of 3 categories. Gucci Nobile is rated 4.48/5 from 558 votes; Obscenity is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Gucci Nobile for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Obscenity for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Nobile or Obscenity?

They last about the same: Obscenity 80/100, Gucci Nobile 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Nobile or Obscenity?

Obscenity projects furthest (Obscenity 75/100, Gucci Nobile 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Nobile and Obscenity smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tarragon, Jasmine and Geranium.

Is Gucci Nobile or Obscenity better for summer or winter?

Gucci Nobile suits daytime wear; Obscenity suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Nobile and Obscenity?

Gucci Nobile has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Rosemary and Tarragon, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Green Notes, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli. Obscenity has top notes of Asafoetida, Ginger, Bay Leaf and Tarragon, heart notes of Heliotrope, Fig, Geranium and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Olibanum and Siam Benzoin.