Fragrance comparison

Obsidian vs Parisian Dandy

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

1 wins

Obsidian

Insider Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #37,072 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Parisian Dandy

Le Parfum Citoyen

2.502 votes

Rank #73,852 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 1 of 1 categories.

Obsidian
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Parisian Dandy
Choose it for a citrus and woody character.

Obsidian1/1

Parisian Dandy0/1

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

Parisian DandyLe Parfum Citoyen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 25%Want 50%

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

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

woody92%

smoky84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotNutmegPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

PatchouliBirch LeafVetiver

Base3 to 5 hours

IncenseWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Parisian Dandy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,072

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#73,852

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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Parisian Dandy by Le Parfum Citoyen is a crisp woody aromatic scent that leans heavily on bright citrus and smoky woods. It opens with an energetic burst of bergamot and mandarin orange, dusted with dry nutmeg and lively pink pepper. As the sharp citrus bite settles, the fragrance shifts into an earthy heart where bir…

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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 Parisian Dandy?

Obsidian takes 1 of 1 categories. Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Parisian Dandy is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Obsidian for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Parisian Dandy for a citrus and woody character.

Do Obsidian and Parisian Dandy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Vetiver.

Is Obsidian or Parisian Dandy better for summer or winter?

Obsidian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obsidian and Parisian Dandy?

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. Parisian Dandy has top notes of Bergamot, Nutmeg, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Birch Leaf and Vetiver, a base of Incense and White Musk.