Fragrance comparison

Obsidian vs Sandal Harmony 7

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

2 wins

Obsidian

Insider Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #38,716 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Sandal Harmony 7

Regalien

4.1315 votes

Rank #41,293 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 2 of 4 categories.

Obsidian
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sandal Harmony 7
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Obsidian2/4

Sandal Harmony 71/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sandal Harmony 7
Sillage & projection: Tie
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

Sandal Harmony 7Regalien

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 22%Had 16%Want 63%

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

60%Love

13%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySandal Harmony 7

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value38

Category winnerObsidianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, 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

Top

NutmegCardamomGingerBergamot

Heart

VioletOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Natural MuskBenzoinVirginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Nutmeg, Violet and Amber. 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

Spring71

Summer57

Fall100

Winter86

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#41,293

PerfumerCara Sylvain

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Sandal Harmony 7 by Regalien is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Sandal Harmony 7 was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Cara Sylvain. Top notes are Nutmeg, Cardamom, Ginger and Bergamot; middle notes are Violet, Orris Root and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Natural Musk, Benzoin, Virginia Cedar a…

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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 Sandal Harmony 7?

Obsidian takes 2 of 4 categories. Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Sandal Harmony 7 is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes. Choose Obsidian for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sandal Harmony 7 for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Obsidian or Sandal Harmony 7?

Sandal Harmony 7 lasts longest (Sandal Harmony 7 93/100, Obsidian 90/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obsidian or Sandal Harmony 7?

Projection is very close: Obsidian 81/100, Sandal Harmony 7 81/100 for sillage.

Do Obsidian and Sandal Harmony 7 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, Violet and Amber.

Is Obsidian or Sandal Harmony 7 better for summer or winter?

Obsidian suits evening wear; Sandal Harmony 7 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obsidian and Sandal Harmony 7?

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. Sandal Harmony 7 has top notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Orris Root and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Natural Musk, Benzoin, Virginia Cedar and Amber.