Fragrance comparison

Obscurus vs Argento

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 114 ratings analysed

4 wins

Obscurus

Profumo di Firenze

3.9083 votes

Rank #18,062 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Argento

Omnia Profumi

3.3431 votes

Rank #20,879 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obscurus takes 4 of 7 categories.

Obscurus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Argento
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Obscurus4/7

Argento3/7

Ratings & consensus: Obscurus
Community sentiment: Obscurus
Longevity: Argento
Sillage & projection: Argento
Value for money: Obscurus
Versatility: Argento
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

ArgentoOmnia Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%

3.34/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%

Category winnerObscurusRating 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

44%Love

16%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

16%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerObscurusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityArgento

SillageArgento

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value25

Category winnerObscurusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

amber80%

balsamic70%

smoky60%

warm spicy50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and amber

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

GeraniumCorianderGrapefruitTangerine

Heart

IncenseRussian LeatherCarnationGalbanumNutmegSage

Base

VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberTeak WoodVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Incense, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. 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

Summer83

Fall83

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerArgentoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

Men43

Unisex29

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,062

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#20,879

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

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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Argento by Omnia Profumi is an aromatic, spicy composition for men that focuses on a classic masculine profile. It opens with vibrant grapefruit and geranium, quickly transitioning into a heart of incense and Russian leather. The dry-down relies on a sturdy foundation of cedar, teak wood, and vetiver, offering a groun…

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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 Argento?

Obscurus takes 4 of 7 categories. Obscurus is rated 3.90/5 from 83 votes; Argento is rated 3.34/5 from 31 votes. Choose Obscurus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Argento for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Obscurus or Argento?

Argento lasts longest (Argento 70/100, Obscurus 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obscurus or Argento?

Argento projects furthest (Argento 64/100, Obscurus 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Obscurus and Argento smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Geranium, Incense, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Obscurus or Argento better for summer or winter?

For summer, Argento is the stronger pick. For winter, Argento is the stronger pick. Obscurus suits day or night wear; Argento suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obscurus and Argento?

Obscurus has top notes of Pine, Geranium and Orange, heart notes of Incense and Davana, a base of Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. Argento has top notes of Geranium, Coriander, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Incense, Russian Leather, Carnation and Galbanum, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Amber.