Fragrance comparison

Only vs Only The Brave by Bunka

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 152 ratings analysed

4 wins

Only

Julio Iglesias

4.14139 votes

Rank #4,997 PowderySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Only The Brave by Bunka

Diesel

3.3113 votes

Rank #58,670 AmberCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Only takes 4 of 5 categories.

Only
Choose it for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Only The Brave by Bunka
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Only4/5

Only The Brave by Bunka1/5

Ratings & consensus: Only
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Only
Sillage & projection: Only
Value for money: Only The Brave by Bunka
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Only

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OnlyJulio Iglesias

Only The Brave by BunkaDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

3.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 18%Had 15%Want 67%

Category winnerOnlyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

123 votes

31%Love

15%Like

8%Ok

46%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityOnly

SillageOnly

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value63

Category winnerOnly The Brave by BunkaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

sweet92%

woody84%

floral77%

yellow floral69%

amber61%

amber100%

citrus90%

woody80%

leather70%

powdery60%

violet50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumPineappleCorianderBergamot

Heart

VioletWhite HoneyYlang-YlangMimosaCarnationTuberoseRoseOrchid

Base

oak mossCivettaSandalwoodAmberMuskVanilleFrench labdanumVirginia Cedar

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletCorianderVirginia Cedar

Base3 to 5 hours

AmberLeatherFrench labdanumStyraxBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Violet, Amber and French labdanum. Durations are only published for Only The Brave by Bunka, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter33

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,997

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#58,670

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Olivier Polge, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerOnlyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Only by Julio Iglesias is a lush oriental-floral fragrance for women that debuted in 1989. It features a complex profile of plum, pineapple, and coriander set against a rich heart of ylang-ylang, tuberose, and honey. The dry-down settles into a warm, woody base of oakmoss, civetta, and benzoin. This perfume offers a d…

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Only The Brave by Bunka by Diesel offers a punchy contrast between bright orchard fruits and warm, resinous depth. The scent kicks off with sweet mandarin orange and zesty Amalfi lemon, delivering an immediate burst of citrus freshness. As the opening settles, violet introduces a cool, powdery nuance alongside aromati…

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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, Only or Only The Brave by Bunka?

Only takes 4 of 5 categories. Only is rated 4.14/5 from 139 votes; Only The Brave by Bunka is rated 3.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Only for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Only The Brave by Bunka for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Only or Only The Brave by Bunka?

Only lasts longest (Only 72/100, Only The Brave by Bunka 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Only or Only The Brave by Bunka?

Projection is very close: Only 64/100, Only The Brave by Bunka 63/100 for sillage.

Do Only and Only The Brave by Bunka smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Coriander, Violet, Amber and French labdanum.

Is Only or Only The Brave by Bunka better for summer or winter?

Only suits daytime wear; Only The Brave by Bunka suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Only and Only The Brave by Bunka?

Only has top notes of Plum, Pineapple, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, White Honey, Ylang-Ylang and Mimosa, a base of oak moss, Civetta, Sandalwood and Amber. Only The Brave by Bunka has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Coriander and Virginia Cedar, a base of Amber, Leather, French labdanum and Styrax.