Fragrance comparison

L'Uomo vs Obsidian

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 150 ratings analysed

L'Uomo

Trussardi

4.21145 votes

Rank #28,431 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Obsidian

Insider Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #38,546 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories.

L'Uomo
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, 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.

L'Uomo1/4

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: L'Uomo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'UomoTrussardi

ObsidianInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 38%Had 28%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 hate

46%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

145 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillageObsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value94

Category winnerObsidianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Tomato LeafLavenderTarragonTangerineBergamot

Heart

IncenseGeraniumRoseNutmegVirginia Cedar

Base

TobaccoPatchouliBenzoinVanilleSandalwoodAmber

Top

GeraniumCardamomNutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderLavender

Heart

AgarwoodVetiverIncenseOudMagnoliaVioletAmber

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Incense, Geranium and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer70

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night73

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,431

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,546

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerL'UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Trussardi L'Uomo opens with an unexpected hit of snappy tomato leaf, tangled with dry lavender and bittersweet tarragon. Bright tangerine and bergamot provide a quick citrus flash before the herbal top settles. As the initial sharpness softens, clean geranium and smoky incense rise alongside dry Virginia cedar. The d…

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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, L'Uomo or Obsidian?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories. L'Uomo is rated 4.21/5 from 145 votes; Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose L'Uomo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, 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, L'Uomo or Obsidian?

Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 90/100, L'Uomo 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Uomo or Obsidian?

Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 81/100, L'Uomo 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Uomo and Obsidian smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Incense, Geranium and Nutmeg.

Is L'Uomo or Obsidian better for summer or winter?

L'Uomo suits daytime wear; Obsidian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Uomo and Obsidian?

L'Uomo has top notes of Tomato Leaf, Lavender, Tarragon and Tangerine, heart notes of Incense, Geranium, Rose and Nutmeg, a base of Tobacco, Patchouli, Benzoin and Vanille. 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.