Fragrance comparison

Obscurus vs Adamas

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 87 ratings analysed

4 wins

Obscurus

Profumo di Firenze

3.9083 votes

Rank #18,062 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Adamas

NonPlusUltra Parfum

3.504 votes

Rank #66,141 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obscurus takes 4 of 4 categories.

Obscurus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Adamas
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Obscurus4/4

Adamas0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Obscurus
Sillage & projection: Obscurus
Value for money: Obscurus
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Obscurus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ObscurusProfumo di Firenze

AdamasNonPlusUltra Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

40%Like

19%Ok

2%Dislike

6%Hate

83 votes

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityObscurus

SillageObscurus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value38

Category winnerObscurusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

amber80%

balsamic70%

smoky60%

warm spicy50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

balsamic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PineGeraniumOrange

Heart2 to 3 hours

IncenseDavana

Base3 to 5 hours

Virginia CedarSandalwood

Top

DavanaRosemaryGingerBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

IncensePineLavenderBlack PepperAgarwood (Oud)

Base

VetiverLeatherVanilla

InformationalShared notesPine, Orange, Incense and Davana. Durations are only published for Obscurus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer35

Fall100

Winter95

Day100

Night94

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,062

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#66,141

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerObscurusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Obscurus by Profumo di Firenze balances resinous warmth with a crisp, forest-like freshness. It opens with sharp pine needles, bright orange peel, and the herbal bite of geranium, giving the scent an immediate cooling clarity. Soon after, smoky incense and the sweet, herbal fruitiness of davana emerge to soften that b…

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Adamas by NonPlusUltra Parfum opens with herbal davana, sharp ginger, and bitter bergamot before settling into a pine forest heart weighed down by incense and dark agarwood oud. A dry base of leather, earthy vetiver, and subtle vanilla grounds the herbal sharpness. It suits chilly autumn evenings when you want a dry, …

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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, Obscurus or Adamas?

Obscurus takes 4 of 4 categories. Obscurus is rated 3.90/5 from 83 votes; Adamas is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Obscurus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Adamas for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Obscurus or Adamas?

Obscurus lasts longest (Obscurus 63/100, Adamas 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obscurus or Adamas?

Obscurus projects furthest (Obscurus 49/100, Adamas 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Obscurus and Adamas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and balsamic accords. Common notes include Pine, Orange, Incense and Davana.

Is Obscurus or Adamas better for summer or winter?

Obscurus suits day or night wear; Adamas suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obscurus and Adamas?

Obscurus has top notes of Pine, Geranium and Orange, heart notes of Incense and Davana, a base of Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. Adamas has top notes of Davana, Rosemary, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Pine, Lavender and Black Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Leather and Vanilla.