Fragrance comparison

Invigorating vs Obscenity

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 204 ratings analysed

Invigorating

Boadicea the Victorious

3.98203 votes

Rank #8,229 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Obscenity

Bruce LaBruce

4.001 votes

Rank #65,478 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obscenity takes 2 of 3 categories.

Invigorating
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Obscenity
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Invigorating1/3

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: Invigorating

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InvigoratingBoadicea the Victorious

ObscenityBruce LaBruce

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 203 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

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

33%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

203 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityObscenity

SillageObscenity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

balsamic69%

rose61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mexican chocolateYuzuLicoriceOrangeBergamot

Heart

GeraniumRoseJasmine

Base

ResinAmbergrisLabdanum

Top

AsafoetidaGingerBay LeafTarragonHoneysuckleCuminPlumBergamot

Heart

HeliotropeFigGeraniumRoseTobaccoPatchouliCarnationJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarOlibanumSiam BenzoinLabdanumTonka BeanAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Rose and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex53

Women10

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,229

PerfumerJohn Stephen

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#65,478

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerInvigoratingHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Invigorating opens with a sharp burst of yuzu citrus and sour bergamot that collides directly with dark Mexican chocolate and bittersweet licorice. Despite being cataloged as a floral fruity gourmand, this 2008 creation from perfumer John Stephen settles into a dry resinous amber anchored by labdanum and grounding amb…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Invigorating or Obscenity?

Obscenity takes 2 of 3 categories. Invigorating is rated 3.98/5 from 203 votes; Obscenity is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Invigorating for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. 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, Invigorating or Obscenity?

Obscenity lasts longest (Obscenity 80/100, Invigorating 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Invigorating or Obscenity?

Obscenity projects furthest (Obscenity 75/100, Invigorating 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Invigorating and Obscenity smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Invigorating or Obscenity better for summer or winter?

Obscenity suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Invigorating and Obscenity?

Invigorating has top notes of Mexican chocolate, Yuzu, Licorice and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Resin, Ambergris and Labdanum. 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.