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Obsidian vs Ego The Falcon

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

Updated 69 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Obsidian

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Ego The Falcon

    Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Obsidian3/5
Ego The Falcon2/5
Ratings & consensus
Ego The Falcon
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Obsidian
Sillage & projection
Obsidian
Value for money
Ego The Falcon
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
ObsidianRêveur
Ego The FalconArmaf
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.25/ 5 · 48 votes
Have 24%Had 6%Want 71%
4.52/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 34%Had 1%Want 65%
Category winnerEgo The FalconRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
61%Love
24%Like
10%Ok
2%Dislike
2%Hate

41 votes

62%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage78
♥ Love / hate85
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillageObsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value72
Category winnerEgo The FalconBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
woody91%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy74%
warm spicy65%
powdery56%
leather100%
aromatic92%
animalic84%
oud77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CitronBergamotPineapple
Heart
RosemaryCedarCardamom
Base
SandalwoodPatchouli
Top
PineappleCardamomDavanaBergamot
Heart
AmberGeraniumRosemary
Base
LeatherOudMuskPatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pineapple, Rosemary and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer90
Fall75
Winter40
Day100
Night68
Spring60
Summer47
Fall100
Winter87
Day56
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men69
Unisex31
Women0
Men83
Unisex11
Women6
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,844

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#22,101

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerObsidianHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Obsidian by Rêveur is a crisp, aromatic scent that balances bright citrus notes like citron and bergamot with a solid, woody base. It functions as a clean, versatile option for daily wear. You will notice a refreshing pineapple top that settles into a grounded cedar and sandalwood finish, making it a reliable choice f…

Reviews →

Ego The Falcon by Armaf delivers a dry, aromatic shock to the senses that feels worlds away from sweet designer scent trends. The opening hits with a sharp burst of pineapple and cool cardamom, but any fruitiness is quickly pulled under by a smoky, resinous leather base. Rosemary and davana add a herbal, almost medici…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Obsidian or Ego The Falcon?

Obsidian takes 3 of 5 categories. Obsidian is rated 4.25/5 from 48 votes; Ego The Falcon is rated 4.52/5 from 21 votes. Choose Obsidian for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ego The Falcon for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Obsidian or Ego The Falcon?

They last about the same: Obsidian 75/100, Ego The Falcon 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Obsidian or Ego The Falcon?

Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 78/100, Ego The Falcon 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Obsidian and Ego The Falcon smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pineapple, Rosemary and Cardamom.

Is Obsidian or Ego The Falcon better for summer or winter?

Obsidian suits daytime wear; Ego The Falcon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Obsidian and Ego The Falcon?

Obsidian has top notes of Citron, Bergamot and Pineapple, heart notes of Rosemary, Cedar and Cardamom, a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli. Ego The Falcon has top notes of Pineapple, Cardamom, Davana and Bergamot, heart notes of Amber, Geranium and Rosemary, a base of Leather, Oud, Musk and Patchouli.

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