Fragrance comparison

Obscenity vs Sexy

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

2 wins

Obscenity

Bruce LaBruce

4.001 votes

Rank #58,196 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Sexy

Beverly Hills Polo Club

3.5010 votes

Rank #46,268 CitrusTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obscenity takes 2 of 3 categories.

Obscenity
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Sexy
Choose it for a citrus and tobacco character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Obscenity2/3

Sexy1/3

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: Sexy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ObscenityBruce LaBruce

SexyBeverly Hills Polo Club

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 2%Want 98%

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 76%Had 7%Want 17%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

30%Love

10%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityObscenity

SillageObscenity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value71

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

citrus100%

tobacco86%

fresh spicy72%

sweet58%

fruity44%

aromatic30%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AsafoetidaGingerBay LeafTarragonHoneysuckleCuminPlumBergamot

Heart

HeliotropeFigGeraniumRoseTobaccoPatchouliCarnationJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarOlibanumSiam BenzoinLabdanumTonka BeanAmberVetiver

Top

Bergamot

Heart

TobaccoPlum

Base

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InformationalShared notesPlum, Bergamot and Tobacco. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter75

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,196

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#46,268

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSexyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Sexy by Beverly Hills Polo Club functions as a straightforward woody floral musk. It features a bright bergamot opening that quickly transitions into a core of tobacco and plum. This composition leans into an easygoing, modern aesthetic suitable for daily wear in temperate climates. It offers a approachable profile fo…

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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, Obscenity or Sexy?

Obscenity takes 2 of 3 categories. Obscenity is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Sexy is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Obscenity for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Sexy for a citrus and tobacco character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Obscenity or Sexy?

Obscenity lasts longest (Obscenity 80/100, Sexy 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obscenity or Sexy?

Obscenity projects furthest (Obscenity 75/100, Sexy 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Obscenity and Sexy smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Plum, Bergamot and Tobacco.

Is Obscenity or Sexy better for summer or winter?

Obscenity suits day or night wear; Sexy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obscenity and Sexy?

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. Sexy has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco and Plum.