Fragrance comparison

Jeans Couture Man vs Obsidian

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 172 ratings analysed

Jeans Couture Man

Versace

4.33167 votes

Rank #25,801 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Obsidian

Insider Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #34,547 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories.

Jeans Couture Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy 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.

Jeans Couture Man1/4

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: Jeans Couture Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jeans Couture ManVersace

ObsidianInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 167 votes

Have 43%Had 57%Want 0%

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

58%Love

29%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

167 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillageObsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value94

Category winnerObsidianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MyrtleCardamomBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

VioletNutmeg

Base5-7 hrs

MuskSandalwoodVetiverPatchouli

Top

GeraniumCardamomNutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderLavender

Heart

AgarwoodVetiverIncenseOudMagnoliaVioletAmber

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Jeans Couture Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer81

Fall65

Winter25

Day100

Night44

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 16%Party 12%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,801

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,547

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerJeans Couture ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Jeans Couture Man delivers an energetic blast of early 2000s Italian style. You get crisp bergamot and bright mandarin orange right away. Myrtle adds a distinct Mediterranean herbal punch. Cardamom brings snappy heat. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles into a powdery heart of cool violet leaf and warm n…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Jeans Couture Man or Obsidian?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories. Jeans Couture Man is rated 4.33/5 from 167 votes; Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Jeans Couture Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy 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, Jeans Couture Man or Obsidian?

Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 90/100, Jeans Couture Man 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jeans Couture Man or Obsidian?

Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 81/100, Jeans Couture Man 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jeans Couture Man and Obsidian smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Nutmeg.

Is Jeans Couture Man or Obsidian better for summer or winter?

Jeans Couture Man suits daytime wear; Obsidian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jeans Couture Man and Obsidian?

Jeans Couture Man has top notes of Myrtle, Cardamom, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli. 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.