Jaguar Pace Accelerate vs Obsidian
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories.
Jaguar Pace AccelerateChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
ObsidianChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Jaguar Pace Accelerate1/4
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
- Jaguar Pace Accelerate
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Jaguar Pace AccelerateJaguarObsidianInsider ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 100 votes
Have 52%Had 15%Want 33%
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 hate29%Love
44%Like
20%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
100 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
Category winners
LongevityObsidian
SillageObsidian
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerObsidianBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy91%
woody83%
citrus74%
warm spicy65%
white floral56%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Woody NotesCardamomBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
Juniper BerriesWhite PepperNutmegJasmineCorianderLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VetiverMusk
Top
GeraniumCardamomNutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderLavender
Heart
AgarwoodVetiverIncenseOudMagnoliaVioletAmber
Base
Virginia CedarSandalwoodBenzoinMusk
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Coriander. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer97
Fall0
Winter22
Day–
Night–
Spring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,648
PerfumerDominique Preyssas
Launched—
Reviews30
Overall rank#38,350
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerJaguar Pace AccelerateHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJaguar Pace Accelerate offers a sharp, woody aromatic profile defined by cardamom and juniper berries. It targets the man who enjoys high-energy, clean scents for daytime office wear or casual spring outings. While it draws inspiration from automotive speed, it performs as a straightforward, crisp fragrance that prior…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Jaguar Pace Accelerate or Obsidian?
Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories. Jaguar Pace Accelerate is rated 3.93/5 from 100 votes; Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Jaguar Pace Accelerate for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. 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, Jaguar Pace Accelerate or Obsidian?
Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 90/100, Jaguar Pace Accelerate 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Jaguar Pace Accelerate or Obsidian?
Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 81/100, Jaguar Pace Accelerate 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Jaguar Pace Accelerate and Obsidian smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Coriander.
Is Jaguar Pace Accelerate or Obsidian better for summer or winter?
Obsidian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Jaguar Pace Accelerate and Obsidian?
Jaguar Pace Accelerate has top notes of Woody Notes, Cardamom, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Juniper Berries, White Pepper, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver and Musk. 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.
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