Fragrance comparison

Marquis vs Only The Brave Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 59 ratings analysed

Marquis

The Crown Perfumery Co.

4.502 votes

Rank #53,669 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Only The Brave Eau de Parfum

Diesel

3.6557 votes

Rank #35,802 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Only The Brave Eau de Parfum takes 2 of 3 categories.

Marquis
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.
Only The Brave Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Marquis0/3

Only The Brave Eau de Parfum2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarquisThe Crown Perfumery Co.

Only The Brave Eau de ParfumDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 24%Had 8%Want 68%

3.65/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 40%Had 13%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

16%Love

51%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityOnly The Brave Eau de Parfum

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value55

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

green65%

woody53%

herbal42%

aromatic100%

lavender90%

soft spicy80%

leather70%

citrus60%

musky50%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonBasilNeroliGalbanumLimeArtemisiaMint

Heart

LavenderJuniper BerriesCorianderClary SageAngelicaRosemary

Base

Precious WoodsAmberOakmoss

Top15 to 30 minutes

CorianderMandarinLemon

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

LavenderClary Sage

Base3 to 4 hours

SuedeGourmand Accord

InformationalShared notesLemon, Lavender, Coriander and Clary Sage. Durations are only published for Only The Brave Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring69

Summer48

Fall100

Winter59

Day87

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men95

Unisex3

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,669

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,802

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOnly The Brave Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marquis by The Crown Perfumery Co. is a classic aromatic fougere that leans heavily into herbal and citrus textures. It opens with a bright blast of lime and mint before grounding itself in lavender and clary sage. Best suited for spring mornings and professional office settings, this fragrance offers a clean, traditi…

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Only The Brave Eau de Parfum by Diesel delivers a modern aromatic leather profile tailored for daily wear. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon and juicy mandarin, sharpened by the spicy warmth of coriander. As the citrus sparkle settles, a clean heart of French lavender and herbal clary sage takes ce…

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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, Marquis or Only The Brave Eau de Parfum?

Only The Brave Eau de Parfum takes 2 of 3 categories. Marquis is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Only The Brave Eau de Parfum is rated 3.65/5 from 57 votes. Choose Marquis for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Choose Only The Brave Eau de Parfum for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Marquis or Only The Brave Eau de Parfum?

Only The Brave Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Only The Brave Eau de Parfum 58/100, Marquis 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marquis or Only The Brave Eau de Parfum?

Projection is very close: Marquis 50/100, Only The Brave Eau de Parfum 50/100 for sillage.

Do Marquis and Only The Brave Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lavender, Coriander and Clary Sage.

Is Marquis or Only The Brave Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Only The Brave Eau de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marquis and Only The Brave Eau de Parfum?

Marquis has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Basil and Neroli, heart notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Coriander and Clary Sage, a base of Precious Woods, Amber and Oakmoss. Only The Brave Eau de Parfum has top notes of Coriander, Mandarin and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender and Clary Sage, a base of Suede and Gourmand Accord.