Fragrance comparison

Only The Brave by Bunka vs Zipped Premier

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

Only The Brave by Bunka

Diesel

3.3113 votes

Rank #58,670 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Zipped Premier

Perfumer's Workshop

4.3813 votes

Rank #30,608 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zipped Premier takes 3 of 5 categories.

Only The Brave by Bunka
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Zipped Premier
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Only The Brave by Bunka0/5

Zipped Premier3/5

Ratings & consensus: Zipped Premier
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
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

Only The Brave by BunkaDiesel

Zipped PremierPerfumer's Workshop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 18%Had 15%Want 67%

4.38/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 58%Had 15%Want 27%

Category winnerZipped PremierRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

15%Like

8%Ok

46%Dislike

0%Hate

13 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value97

Category winnerZipped PremierBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus90%

woody80%

leather70%

powdery60%

violet50%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletCorianderVirginia Cedar

Base3 to 5 hours

AmberLeatherFrench labdanumStyraxBenzoin

Top

CorianderRed AppleAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

NutmegLavenderViolet

Base

AmberTonka BeanMuskWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Violet and Coriander. 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

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter33

Day80

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall43

Winter29

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,670

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Olivier Polge, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#30,608

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerZipped PremierHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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, Only The Brave by Bunka or Zipped Premier?

Zipped Premier takes 3 of 5 categories. Only The Brave by Bunka is rated 3.31/5 from 13 votes; Zipped Premier is rated 4.38/5 from 13 votes. Choose Only The Brave by Bunka for a amber and citrus character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Zipped Premier for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

They last about the same: Only The Brave by Bunka 60/100, Zipped Premier 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

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

Do Only The Brave by Bunka and Zipped Premier smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Violet and Coriander.

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

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

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

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. 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.