Fragrance comparison

Obscurus vs Big Bang!

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 90 ratings analysed

Obscurus

Profumo di Firenze

3.9083 votes

Rank #18,062 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Big Bang!

Natvm Parfvm

4.147 votes

Rank #43,117 BalsamicWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

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

Obscurus2/4

Big Bang!2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Big Bang!
Sillage & projection: Big Bang!
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

Big Bang!Natvm Parfvm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%

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

33%Love

40%Like

19%Ok

2%Dislike

6%Hate

83 votes

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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBig Bang!

SillageBig Bang!

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value19

Category winnerObscurusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

amber80%

balsamic70%

smoky60%

warm spicy50%

balsamic100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, balsamic 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

DavanaPineBergamot

Heart

IncenseVioletResinsRoseGeranium

Base

Tonka BeanAlmondCaramelAmyrisVanillaCedarwoodVetiverBenzoin

InformationalShared notesPine, Geranium, 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

Spring17

Summer0

Fall83

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,062

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#43,117

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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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, Obscurus or Big Bang!?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Obscurus is rated 3.90/5 from 83 votes; Big Bang! is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Obscurus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Big Bang! for a balsamic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Obscurus or Big Bang!?

Big Bang! lasts longest (Big Bang! 73/100, Obscurus 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obscurus or Big Bang!?

Big Bang! projects furthest (Big Bang! 75/100, Obscurus 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Obscurus and Big Bang! smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, balsamic and amber accords. Common notes include Pine, Geranium, Incense and Davana.

Is Obscurus or Big Bang! better for summer or winter?

Obscurus suits day or night wear; Big Bang! suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obscurus and Big Bang!?

Obscurus has top notes of Pine, Geranium and Orange, heart notes of Incense and Davana, a base of Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. 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.