Fragrance comparison

IDEALVORSTELLUNG vs Obsidian

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

IDEALVORSTELLUNG

Art Brüt

3.005 votes

Rank #69,131 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Obsidian

Insider Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #37,354 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 4 of 4 categories.

IDEALVORSTELLUNG
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Obsidian
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

IDEALVORSTELLUNG0/4

Obsidian4/4

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: Obsidian

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IDEALVORSTELLUNGArt Brüt

ObsidianInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

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

0%Love

40%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillageObsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value94

Category winnerObsidianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

oud61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SandalwoodTonka BeanCardamomAgarwoodVetiverPepperAmberRoseOud

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GeraniumCardamomNutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderLavender

Heart

AgarwoodVetiverIncenseOudMagnoliaVioletAmber

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Cardamom, Agarwood and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,131

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,354

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerObsidianHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

IDEALVORSTELLUNG opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper and green cardamom before settling into a dry sandalwood and vetiver base. A subdued rose note lingers behind warm amber and smoked agarwood. It creates an earthy, prickly warmth suitable for crisp autumn afternoons and cold winter evenings when wearing…

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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, IDEALVORSTELLUNG or Obsidian?

Obsidian takes 4 of 4 categories. IDEALVORSTELLUNG is rated 3.00/5 from 5 votes; Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose IDEALVORSTELLUNG for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in fall, evening 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, IDEALVORSTELLUNG or Obsidian?

Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 90/100, IDEALVORSTELLUNG 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, IDEALVORSTELLUNG or Obsidian?

Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 81/100, IDEALVORSTELLUNG 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do IDEALVORSTELLUNG and Obsidian smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Cardamom, Agarwood and Vetiver.

Is IDEALVORSTELLUNG or Obsidian better for summer or winter?

IDEALVORSTELLUNG suits evening wear; Obsidian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in IDEALVORSTELLUNG and Obsidian?

IDEALVORSTELLUNG features Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Cardamom, Agarwood and Vetiver. 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.