Fragrance comparison

Obscenity vs Strong as Metal

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

Obscenity

Bruce LaBruce

4.001 votes

Rank #60,300 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Strong as Metal

Dévier

5.001 votes

Rank #52,623 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Obscenity
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Strong as Metal
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Obscenity1/3

Strong as Metal1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Obscenity
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Strong as Metal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ObscenityBruce LaBruce

Strong as MetalDévier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 2%Want 98%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageObscenity

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

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%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody 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

Top15-30 mins

PlumBergamotBay Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressVetiverWhite Amber

Base6-8+ hrs

TobaccoMoss

InformationalShared notesBay Leaf, Plum, Bergamot and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Strong as Metal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 27%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,300

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#52,623

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerStrong as MetalHigher 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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Dévier Strong as Metal catches you off guard. The name suggests harsh industrial chrome, but the liquid inside tells a much richer story. It opens with tart bergamot and a distinctive burst of dark, ripe plum, cut cleanly by herbal bay leaf. Soon, woody cypress and smoky vetiver pull the scent into a forest-green hear…

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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 Strong as Metal?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Obscenity is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Strong as Metal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Obscenity for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Strong as Metal for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Obscenity or Strong as Metal?

They last about the same: Obscenity 80/100, Strong as Metal 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Obscenity or Strong as Metal?

Obscenity projects furthest (Obscenity 75/100, Strong as Metal 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Obscenity and Strong as Metal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bay Leaf, Plum, Bergamot and Tobacco.

Is Obscenity or Strong as Metal better for summer or winter?

Obscenity suits day or night wear; Strong as Metal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obscenity and Strong as Metal?

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. Strong as Metal has top notes of Plum, Bergamot and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Cypress, Vetiver and White Amber, a base of Tobacco and Moss.