Fragrance comparison

Homem Neo vs Only The Brave Wild

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 655 ratings analysed

5 wins

Homem Neo

Natura

4.13350 votes

Rank #25,559 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Only The Brave Wild

Diesel

3.47305 votes

Rank #38,771 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homem Neo takes 5 of 7 categories.

Homem Neo
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Only The Brave Wild
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Homem Neo5/7

Only The Brave Wild2/7

Ratings & consensus: Homem Neo
Community sentiment: Homem Neo
Longevity: Homem Neo
Sillage & projection: Only The Brave Wild
Value for money: Homem Neo
Versatility: Only The Brave Wild
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Homem Neo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Homem NeoNatura

Only The Brave WildDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 350 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.47/ 5 · 305 votes

Have 46%Had 26%Want 27%

Category winnerHomem NeoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

39%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

350 votes

25%Love

34%Like

6%Ok

31%Dislike

3%Hate

305 votes

Category winnerHomem NeoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityHomem Neo

SillageOnly The Brave Wild

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value62

Category winnerHomem NeoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

musky84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

coconut84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperPink PepperCardamomNutmegPataqueiraGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

CashmeranCopahu BalmGuaiac WoodVetiverAtlas Cedar

Base

AmberMuskTonka BeanVanillaCoumarinMoss

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemongrassGrapefruitBlack Pepper

Heart1 to 2 hours

NutmegLavenderCoumarinGeranium

Base3 to 5 hours

Coconut MilkMossCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Nutmeg, Grapefruit and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Only The Brave Wild, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer88

Fall46

Winter26

Day100

Night51

Category winnerOnly The Brave WildMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

Men91

Unisex7

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,559

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Christophe Raynaud, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#38,771

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHomem NeoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Homem Neo by Natura is a woody-amber fragrance launched in 2022. It opens with a punchy blend of black pepper, pink pepper, and cardamom before settling into a warm heart of cashmeran and guaiac wood. The base features a creamy combination of vanilla, tonka bean, and musk. It performs best in cooler weather, making it…

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Only The Brave Wild by Diesel takes the signature fist shaped bottle into greener, tropical territory. The opening hits with sharp lemongrass, zesty grapefruit, and a crackle of black pepper that feels immediately energetic. As the initial sharpness settles, aromatic lavender and green geranium combine with warm nutme…

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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, Homem Neo or Only The Brave Wild?

Homem Neo takes 5 of 7 categories. Homem Neo is rated 4.13/5 from 350 votes; Only The Brave Wild is rated 3.47/5 from 305 votes. Choose Homem Neo for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Only The Brave Wild for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Homem Neo or Only The Brave Wild?

Homem Neo lasts longest (Homem Neo 68/100, Only The Brave Wild 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Homem Neo or Only The Brave Wild?

Only The Brave Wild projects furthest (Only The Brave Wild 58/100, Homem Neo 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Homem Neo and Only The Brave Wild smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Nutmeg, Grapefruit and Vetiver.

Is Homem Neo or Only The Brave Wild better for summer or winter?

For summer, Only The Brave Wild is the stronger pick. For winter, Homem Neo is the stronger pick. Only The Brave Wild suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Homem Neo and Only The Brave Wild?

Homem Neo has top notes of Black Pepper, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cashmeran, Copahu Balm, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver, a base of Amber, Musk, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Only The Brave Wild has top notes of Lemongrass, Grapefruit and Black Pepper, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender, Coumarin and Geranium, a base of Coconut Milk, Moss, Cedar and Vetiver.