Fragrance comparison

Obscurus vs Obsidian

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 88 ratings analysed

Obscurus

Profumo di Firenze

3.9083 votes

Rank #18,062 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Obsidian

Insider Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #37,162 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Obscurus1/4

Obsidian3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Obsidian
Sillage & projection: Obsidian
Value for money: Obsidian
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

ObsidianInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillageObsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value94

Category winnerObsidianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

amber80%

balsamic70%

smoky60%

warm spicy50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · 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

GeraniumCardamomNutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderLavender

Heart

AgarwoodVetiverIncenseOudMagnoliaVioletAmber

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodBenzoinMusk

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

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,062

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#37,162

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Obsidian by Insider Parfums offers a bold, woody composition designed for those who appreciate intensity. This unisex scent centers on oud and vetiver, creating a dry and spicy profile that cuts through cold air. It remains firm on the skin for hours, making it a reliable choice for autumn evenings when you need a fra…

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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 Obsidian?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories. Obscurus is rated 3.90/5 from 83 votes; Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Obscurus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Obsidian for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Obscurus or Obsidian?

Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 90/100, Obscurus 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obscurus or Obsidian?

Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 81/100, Obscurus 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Obscurus and Obsidian smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Geranium, Incense, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Obscurus or Obsidian better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Obscurus and Obsidian?

Obscurus has top notes of Pine, Geranium and Orange, heart notes of Incense and Davana, a base of Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. Obsidian has top notes of Geranium, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Agarwood, Vetiver, Incense and Oud, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Musk.