Fragrance comparison

Obsidian vs Zipped Premier

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

Obsidian

Insider Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #38,546 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Zipped Premier

Perfumer's Workshop

4.3813 votes

Rank #31,824 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Obsidian
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Zipped Premier
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Obsidian2/4

Zipped Premier2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Obsidian
Sillage & projection: Obsidian
Value for money: Zipped Premier
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zipped Premier

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ObsidianInsider Parfums

Zipped PremierPerfumer's Workshop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.38/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 58%Had 15%Want 27%

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

38%Love

62%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillageObsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value97

Category winnerZipped PremierBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, 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

CorianderRed AppleAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

NutmegLavenderViolet

Base

AmberTonka BeanMuskWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Mandarin Orange, Coriander and Lavender. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall43

Winter29

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,546

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#31,824

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerZipped PremierHigher 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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Zipped Premier opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, red apple, and mandarin orange before warming into a spicy nutmeg and lavender heart. Designed by Pierre Negrin, this cheapie settles into a cozy base of amber, tonka bean, and musk. It works best for casual spring days, gym sessions, or morning errands when you…

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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 Zipped Premier?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Zipped Premier is rated 4.38/5 from 13 votes. Choose Obsidian for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Zipped Premier for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Obsidian or Zipped Premier?

Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 90/100, Zipped Premier 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obsidian or Zipped Premier?

Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 81/100, Zipped Premier 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Obsidian and Zipped Premier smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Mandarin Orange, Coriander and Lavender.

Is Obsidian or Zipped Premier better for summer or winter?

Obsidian suits evening wear; Zipped Premier suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obsidian and Zipped Premier?

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. Zipped Premier has top notes of Coriander, Red Apple, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender and Violet, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Musk and Woodsy Notes.