Fragrance comparison

Obsidian vs Sapphire

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

4 wins

Obsidian

Insider Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #37,072 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Sapphire

Prisma Parfums

3.6010 votes

Rank #44,574 WoodyWarm Spicy

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.
Sapphire
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Obsidian4/4

Sapphire0/4

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

SapphirePrisma Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%

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

50%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

30%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillageObsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value63

Category winnerObsidianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

soft spicy77%

patchouli69%

floral61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Pink PepperPetitgrainBergamotCitronLemonMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

PatchouliTarragonCardamomMagnoliaTonka

Base5 to 8 hours

SandalwoodAmberwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Sapphire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,072

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#44,574

PerfumerIsaac Hilton

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Prisma Parfums launched Sapphire in 2023 as a woody aromatic composition crafted by perfumer Isaac Hilton. It presents a punchy citrus opening led by citron, lemon, bergamot, mandarin orange, and green petitgrain, sharpened by a burst of pink pepper. As the sharp initial blast settles, herbal tarragon and spicy cardam…

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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 Sapphire?

Obsidian takes 4 of 4 categories. Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Sapphire is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Obsidian for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sapphire for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Obsidian or Sapphire?

Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 90/100, Sapphire 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obsidian or Sapphire?

Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 81/100, Sapphire 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Obsidian and Sapphire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper and Magnolia.

Is Obsidian or Sapphire better for summer or winter?

Obsidian suits evening wear; Sapphire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obsidian and Sapphire?

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. Sapphire has top notes of Pink Pepper, Petitgrain, Bergamot and Citron, heart notes of Patchouli, Tarragon, Cardamom and Magnolia, a base of Sandalwood, Amberwood and Benzoin.