Fragrance comparison

Miel Obscura vs Big Bang!

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

3 wins

Miel Obscura

PARIS CORNER

4.3816 votes

Rank #33,810 WoodyHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Big Bang!

Natvm Parfvm

4.147 votes

Rank #43,470 BalsamicWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Miel Obscura takes 3 of 4 categories.

Miel Obscura
Choose it for a woody and honey character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Big Bang!
Choose it for a balsamic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Miel Obscura3/4

Big Bang!1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Miel Obscura
Sillage & projection: Big Bang!
Value for money: Miel Obscura
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Miel Obscura

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Miel ObscuraPARIS CORNER

Big Bang!Natvm Parfvm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

19%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

43%Love

29%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMiel Obscura

SillageBig Bang!

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value19

Category winnerMiel ObscuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

honey92%

sweet84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

caramel61%

balsamic100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

PineCaramelBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

HoneyRoseViolet

Base6 to 8 hours

BenzoinCedarMusk

Top

DavanaPineBergamot

Heart

IncenseVioletResinsRoseGeranium

Base

Tonka BeanAlmondCaramelAmyrisVanillaCedarwoodVetiverBenzoin

InformationalShared notesPine, Caramel, Bergamot and Rose. Durations are only published for Miel Obscura, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Spring17

Summer0

Fall83

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex50

Women42

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,810

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#43,470

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMiel ObscuraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Miel Obscura by PARIS CORNER balances sweet gourmand warmth with crisp, resinous depth. The fragrance introduces itself with a contrast of tart bergamot, sharp green pine, and buttery caramel. As the opening settles, the heart reveals rich honey intertwined with gentle rose and soft violet, creating a floral core that…

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Big Bang! by Natvm Parfvm offers a complex study in contrasts, balancing sharp pine and bergamot against a deep heart of incense and resins. This unisex fragrance settles into a warm base of caramel, tonka bean, and almond, creating a resinous, woody musk experience. It is designed for those who appreciate scents that…

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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, Miel Obscura or Big Bang!?

Miel Obscura takes 3 of 4 categories. Miel Obscura is rated 4.38/5 from 16 votes; Big Bang! is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Miel Obscura for a woody and honey character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Big Bang! for a balsamic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Miel Obscura or Big Bang!?

Miel Obscura lasts longest (Miel Obscura 82/100, Big Bang! 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Miel Obscura or Big Bang!?

Big Bang! projects furthest (Big Bang! 75/100, Miel Obscura 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Miel Obscura and Big Bang! smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pine, Caramel, Bergamot and Rose.

Is Miel Obscura or Big Bang! better for summer or winter?

Miel Obscura suits evening wear; Big Bang! suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Miel Obscura and Big Bang!?

Miel Obscura has top notes of Pine, Caramel and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Rose and Violet, a base of Benzoin, Cedar and Musk. Big Bang! has top notes of Davana, Pine and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Violet, Resins and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Almond, Caramel and Amyris.