Fragrance comparison

Liquid Aria vs Obsidian

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Liquid Aria

Lydeen

2.673 votes

Rank #73,895 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Obsidian

Insider Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #38,716 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 4 of 4 categories.

Liquid Aria
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Obsidian
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Liquid Aria0/4

Obsidian4/4

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: Obsidian

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Liquid AriaLydeen

ObsidianInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 44%Had 22%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

0%Love

0%Like

67%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate42

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillageObsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value94

Category winnerObsidianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

soft spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperCardamomPapyrus

Heart

VetiverNutmegMagnoliaSandal

Base

CedarAmberMuskMoss

Top

GeraniumCardamomNutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderLavender

Heart

AgarwoodVetiverIncenseOudMagnoliaVioletAmber

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Cardamom, Vetiver 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,895

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerObsidianHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Liquid Aria is a woody spicy fragrance that leans into dry, textured notes of papyrus, cardamom, and pink pepper. Upon hitting the skin, it offers a sharp, herbal opening before softening into a vetiver and cedar heart. It suits those seeking a minimalist, modern scent profile for cooler office days or transitional au…

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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, Liquid Aria or Obsidian?

Obsidian takes 4 of 4 categories. Liquid Aria is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes; Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Liquid Aria for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening 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, Liquid Aria or Obsidian?

Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 90/100, Liquid Aria 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Liquid Aria or Obsidian?

Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 81/100, Liquid Aria 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Liquid Aria and Obsidian smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Vetiver and Nutmeg.

Is Liquid Aria or Obsidian better for summer or winter?

Liquid Aria suits evening wear; Obsidian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Liquid Aria and Obsidian?

Liquid Aria has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Papyrus, heart notes of Vetiver, Nutmeg, Magnolia and Sandal, a base of Cedar, Amber, Musk and Moss. 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.