Fragrance comparison

Obsidian vs Evolution High Level

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

3 wins

Obsidian

Moudon

4.1135 votes

Rank #10,885 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Evolution High Level

Sergio Nero

4.001 votes

Rank #65,879 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories.

Obsidian
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Evolution High Level
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Obsidian3/4

Evolution High Level1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Obsidian
Sillage & projection: Obsidian
Value for money: Evolution High Level
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

ObsidianMoudon

Evolution High LevelSergio Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 38%Had 5%Want 56%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

17%Like

14%Ok

3%Dislike

9%Hate

35 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillageObsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value100

Category winnerEvolution High LevelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

earthy77%

oud69%

metallic61%

oud100%

warm spicy91%

powdery83%

woody74%

sweet65%

herbal56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, oud and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

SaffronNutmegMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Clove LeafImmortelleVioletCuminOsmanthus

Base6-10 hrs

OudMossPatchouliMuskAmber

Top

SaffronTangerine

Heart

ImmortelleVioletOsmanthus

Base

OudSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Immortelle, Violet and Osmanthus. Durations are only published for Obsidian, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer44

Fall78

Winter100

Day94

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex30

Women9

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,885

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#65,879

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerObsidianHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moudon Obsidian opens with a brisk punch of warm saffron, dark crushed nutmeg, and a splash of bright mandarin orange. It quickly settles into an intriguing spicy blend where herbal clove leaf and dry immortelle mingle with cool violet petals. As the scent warms against your pulse points, a deep base of woody oud, ear…

Reviews →

Evolution High Level by Sergio Nero is a woody spicy scent that balances the sharpness of saffron with the dry, golden warmth of immortelle. It leans into a sturdy base of oud and sandalwood, making it a reliable choice for men who prefer an assertive, dry fragrance. Best for daily office wear when you want something …

Reviews →

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 Evolution High Level?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories. Obsidian is rated 4.11/5 from 35 votes; Evolution High Level is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Obsidian for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Evolution High Level for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Obsidian or Evolution High Level?

Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 80/100, Evolution High Level 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Obsidian or Evolution High Level?

Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 72/100, Evolution High Level 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Obsidian and Evolution High Level smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, oud and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Immortelle, Violet and Osmanthus.

Is Obsidian or Evolution High Level better for summer or winter?

Obsidian suits day or night wear; Evolution High Level suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obsidian and Evolution High Level?

Obsidian has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Clove Leaf, Immortelle, Violet and Cumin, a base of Oud, Moss, Patchouli and Musk. Evolution High Level has top notes of Saffron and Tangerine, heart notes of Immortelle, Violet and Osmanthus, a base of Oud, Sandalwood and Musk.