Fragrance comparison

Gusta vs Obsidian

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

Gusta

Maison Alhambra

4.3730 votes

Rank #26,011 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Obsidian

Insider Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #38,350 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories.

Gusta
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Obsidian
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gusta1/4

Obsidian3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GustaMaison Alhambra

ObsidianInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 49%Had 4%Want 47%

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 hate

60%Love

23%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillageObsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value94

Category winnerObsidianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery88%

musky77%

sweet65%

fresh spicy53%

woody42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both powdery, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarinOrangePineapple

Heart

JasmineVioletAmberRose

Base

MuskSandalwoodBirchAgarwoodOud

Top

GeraniumCardamomNutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderLavender

Heart

AgarwoodVetiverIncenseOudMagnoliaVioletAmber

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesViolet, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall69

Winter38

Day100

Night36

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex56

Women11

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,011

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#38,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerGustaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gusta by Maison Alhambra is a versatile aromatic aquatic for everyone. It opens with a bright burst of citrus and pineapple before shifting into a floral heart of jasmine and violet. The base grounds this refreshing composition with woody notes of birch and agarwood. It is a fantastic choice for casual daytime wear wh…

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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…

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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, Gusta or Obsidian?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories. Gusta is rated 4.37/5 from 30 votes; Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Gusta for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Obsidian for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gusta or Obsidian?

Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 90/100, Gusta 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gusta or Obsidian?

Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 81/100, Gusta 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gusta and Obsidian smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Violet, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Gusta or Obsidian better for summer or winter?

Gusta suits daytime wear; Obsidian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gusta and Obsidian?

Gusta has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin, Orange and Pineapple, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet, Amber and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Birch and Agarwood. 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.