Fragrance comparison

Obsidian vs Oud Woody

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

4 wins

Obsidian

Insider Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #38,716 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Oud Woody

Milestone Perfumes

3.6411 votes

Rank #62,996

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 4 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 Woody
Choose it for its signature character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Obsidian4/4

Oud Woody0/4

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: Obsidian

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ObsidianInsider Parfums

Oud WoodyMilestone Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 70%Had 10%Want 20%

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

45%Love

18%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillageObsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value82

Category winnerObsidianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Not enough data

Scent match27%Clearly different

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

Top

Sichuan PepperVetiver

Heart

Tonka BeanAmber

Base

Brazilian RosewoodSandalwoodCardamomAgarwoodVanillaOud

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Agarwood, Vetiver and Oud. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring50

Summer13

Fall100

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men64

Unisex36

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#62,996

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerObsidianHigher 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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Milestone Perfumes Oud Woody captures the dry, resinous essence of agarwood without the crushing price tag of high-end niche options. It opens with a bracing combination of Sichuan pepper and earthy vetiver, offering a clean, almost medicinal freshness. As it warms on the skin, the fragrance transitions into a heart o…

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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, Obsidian or Oud Woody?

Obsidian takes 4 of 4 categories. Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Oud Woody is rated 3.64/5 from 11 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 Woody for its signature character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Obsidian or Oud Woody?

Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 90/100, Oud Woody 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obsidian or Oud Woody?

Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 81/100, Oud Woody 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Obsidian and Oud Woody smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Agarwood, Vetiver and Oud.

Is Obsidian or Oud Woody better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Obsidian and Oud Woody?

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 Woody has top notes of Sichuan Pepper and Vetiver, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Amber, a base of Brazilian Rosewood, Sandalwood, Cardamom and Agarwood.