Fragrance comparison

Laius vs Only The Brave Extreme

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 158 ratings analysed

Laius

Athena Fragrances

4.3614 votes

Rank #43,583 LeatherAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Only The Brave Extreme

Diesel

3.83144 votes

Rank #33,551 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Only The Brave Extreme takes 3 of 5 categories.

Laius
Choose it for a leather and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Only The Brave Extreme
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Laius2/5

Only The Brave Extreme3/5

Ratings & consensus: Laius
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Only The Brave Extreme
Sillage & projection: Only The Brave Extreme
Value for money: Laius
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Only The Brave Extreme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LaiusAthena Fragrances

Only The Brave ExtremeDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 65%

3.83/ 5 · 144 votes

Have 38%Had 23%Want 40%

Category winnerLaiusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

38%Love

30%Like

13%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

144 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityOnly The Brave Extreme

SillageOnly The Brave Extreme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value58

Category winnerLaiusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

amber100%

fruity92%

leather84%

citrus77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, leather and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronThymeMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineRoseOrrisLabdanum

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanTobaccoStyraxCedarVanilla

Top1 to 2 hours

AppleMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart3 to 4 hours

LeatherRoseCoriander

Base5 to 8 hours

Tonka BeanStyraxLabdanum

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Rose, Labdanum and Leather. Durations are only published for Only The Brave Extreme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer17

Fall100

Winter92

Day33

Night100

Spring100

Summer55

Fall100

Winter93

Day93

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex25

Women8

Men90

Unisex8

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,583

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,551

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOnly The Brave ExtremeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Athena Fragrances Laius launches with a punch of bitter thyme, sharp saffron, and a quick squeeze of mandarin orange. Within ten minutes, the citrus clears out, leaving a dark heart of labdanum, smoky rose, and dense leather on skin. Rich base notes of agarwood (oud), styrax, and tonka bean settle beneath the heavy hi…

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Only The Brave Extreme by Diesel delivers a punchy mix of crisp fruits, warm resins, and smooth leather. The scent starts bright and energetic, pairing crisp apple with tart lemon and juicy mandarin orange. As the initial brightness settles, a distinct leather note steps forward alongside coriander and a subtle rose a…

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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, Laius or Only The Brave Extreme?

Only The Brave Extreme takes 3 of 5 categories. Laius is rated 4.36/5 from 14 votes; Only The Brave Extreme is rated 3.83/5 from 144 votes. Choose Laius for a leather and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Only The Brave Extreme for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Laius or Only The Brave Extreme?

They last about the same: Only The Brave Extreme 75/100, Laius 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Laius or Only The Brave Extreme?

Only The Brave Extreme projects furthest (Only The Brave Extreme 67/100, Laius 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Laius and Only The Brave Extreme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, leather and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rose, Labdanum and Leather.

Is Laius or Only The Brave Extreme better for summer or winter?

Laius suits evening wear; Only The Brave Extreme suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Laius and Only The Brave Extreme?

Laius has top notes of Saffron, Thyme and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Orris and Labdanum, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Tonka Bean and Tobacco. Only The Brave Extreme has top notes of Apple, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Leather, Rose and Coriander, a base of Tonka Bean, Styrax and Labdanum.