Fragrance comparison

Obsidian vs Oud Organza

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

3 wins

Obsidian

Insider Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #35,973 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Organza

Mango

4.4337 votes

Rank #24,265 OudRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories.

Obsidian
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oud Organza
Choose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Obsidian3/4

Oud Organza1/4

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: Oud Organza

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ObsidianInsider Parfums

Oud OrganzaMango

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.43/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 36%Had 2%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

62%Love

24%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillageObsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value92

Category winnerObsidianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

oud100%

rose92%

amber84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GeraniumCardamomNutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderLavender

Heart

AgarwoodVetiverIncenseOudMagnoliaVioletAmber

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodBenzoinMusk

Top15-30 mins

Pink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

OudRoseCypriolGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinCoumarinMusk

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Pink Pepper, Oud and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Oud Organza, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring21

Summer5

Fall100

Winter95

Day46

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex71

Women29

Date 36%Party 24%Casual 22%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,973

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#24,265

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerOud OrganzaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Mango Oud Organza strips away the intimidating barnyard funk often associated with oud, delivering a surprisingly smooth, tailored profile. The opening hits with a bright kick of pink pepper that cuts through an initial five-minute solvent alcohol flash. Soon, an airy Turkish-style rose blooms beside dry cypriol wood …

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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, Obsidian or Oud Organza?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories. Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Oud Organza is rated 4.43/5 from 37 votes. Choose Obsidian for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oud Organza for a oud and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Obsidian or Oud Organza?

Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 90/100, Oud Organza 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obsidian or Oud Organza?

Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 81/100, Oud Organza 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Obsidian and Oud Organza smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Pink Pepper, Oud and Benzoin.

Is Obsidian or Oud Organza better for summer or winter?

Obsidian suits evening wear; Oud Organza suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obsidian and Oud Organza?

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. Oud Organza has top notes of Pink Pepper, heart notes of Oud, Rose, Cypriol and Geranium, a base of Benzoin, Coumarin and Musk.