Fragrance comparison

Le Pavillon D'Or vs Obscenity

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 660 ratings analysed

Le Pavillon D'Or

Parfums Dusita

3.94659 votes

Rank #5,999 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Obscenity

Bruce LaBruce

4.001 votes

Rank #61,015 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obscenity takes 2 of 3 categories.

Le Pavillon D'Or
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Obscenity
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Le Pavillon D'Or1/3

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: Le Pavillon D'Or

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Pavillon D'OrParfums Dusita

ObscenityBruce LaBruce

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 659 votes

Have 71%Had 29%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

38%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

659 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityObscenity

SillageObscenity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

iris61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Orris RootMintHoneysuckle

Heart2-4 hrs

Fig LeafThymeOlibanumBoroniaHeliotrope

Base6-8+ hrs

OakAustralian Sandalwood

Top

AsafoetidaGingerBay LeafTarragonHoneysuckleCuminPlumBergamot

Heart

HeliotropeFigGeraniumRoseTobaccoPatchouliCarnationJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarOlibanumSiam BenzoinLabdanumTonka BeanAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesHoneysuckle, Olibanum and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Le Pavillon D'Or, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer66

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night33

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex59

Women28

Work 40%Casual 37%Date 16%Party 7%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,999

PerfumerPissara Umavijani

Launched—

Reviews79

Overall rank#61,015

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerLe Pavillon D'OrHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Pavillon D'Or by Parfums Dusita smells like an old wooden box filled with herbal teabags left open near a sunlit garden. The spray opens with a crisp snap of wild mint, cold earthy orris root, and pale honeysuckle nectar. Give it five minutes. The cooling sharpness softens as bitter green fig leaf, dry thyme, and h…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Le Pavillon D'Or or Obscenity?

Obscenity takes 2 of 3 categories. Le Pavillon D'Or is rated 3.94/5 from 659 votes; Obscenity is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Le Pavillon D'Or for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. 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, Le Pavillon D'Or or Obscenity?

Obscenity lasts longest (Obscenity 80/100, Le Pavillon D'Or 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Pavillon D'Or or Obscenity?

Obscenity projects furthest (Obscenity 75/100, Le Pavillon D'Or 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Pavillon D'Or and Obscenity smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Honeysuckle, Olibanum and Heliotrope.

Is Le Pavillon D'Or or Obscenity better for summer or winter?

Le Pavillon D'Or suits daytime wear; Obscenity suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Pavillon D'Or and Obscenity?

Le Pavillon D'Or has top notes of Orris Root, Mint and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Thyme, Olibanum and Boronia, a base of Oak and Australian Sandalwood. 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.