Fragrance comparison

Only The Brave vs Arome Arthes

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 3,921 ratings analysed

Only The Brave

Diesel

3.873,520 votes

Rank #26,166 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Arome Arthes

Jeanne Arthes

3.84401 votes

Rank #26,808 White FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Only The Brave
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Arome Arthes
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Only The Brave4/8

Arome Arthes4/8

Ratings & consensus: Only The Brave
Community sentiment: Only The Brave
Longevity: Arome Arthes
Sillage & projection: Arome Arthes
Value for money: Arome Arthes
Versatility: Only The Brave
Note pyramid (duration): Arome Arthes
Fragranxe ranking: Only The Brave

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Only The BraveDiesel

Arome ArthesJeanne Arthes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 3,520 votes

Have 52%Had 37%Want 12%

3.84/ 5 · 401 votes

Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%

Category winnerOnly The BraveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

51%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

3,520 votes

24%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

401 votes

Category winnerOnly The BraveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityArome Arthes

SillageArome Arthes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value76

Category winnerArome ArthesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus90%

leather80%

powdery70%

woody60%

animalic50%

white floral100%

fruity90%

tuberose80%

powdery70%

vanilla60%

sweet50%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Amalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

VioletVirginia CedarCoriander

Base3 to 6 hours

AmberLeatherBenzoinFrench labdanumStyrax

Top15-30 mins

PlumPeachMandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseArum LilyJasmineCinnamonVioletGingerLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base6-8+ hrs

VanilleSandalwoodAmberVirginia Cedar

Category winnerArome ArthesLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall64

Winter36

Day100

Night55

Spring54

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night72

Category winnerOnly The BraveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Men2

Unisex6

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,166

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Olivier Polge, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,808

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOnly The BraveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Only The Brave by Diesel is an oriental woody eau de toilette built on a lively contrast of crisp fruit and warm resin. It opens with an energetic splash of Amalfi lemon and mandarin orange, creating an immediate bright lift. As the citrus sparkle settles, a powdery heart of violet leaf and Virginia cedar emerges, acc…

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Arome Arthes by Jeanne Arthes delivers a lush, sunny burst of ripe stone fruits and velvety florals that feels like an affectionate nod to classic French perfumery. The scent opens with sweet golden peach, dark stewed plum, and a zesty twist of mandarin orange that immediately grabs your attention without feeling shar…

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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 or Arome Arthes?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Only The Brave is rated 3.87/5 from 3,520 votes; Arome Arthes is rated 3.84/5 from 401 votes. Choose Only The Brave for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Arome Arthes for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Only The Brave or Arome Arthes?

Arome Arthes lasts longest (Arome Arthes 69/100, Only The Brave 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Only The Brave or Arome Arthes?

Arome Arthes projects furthest (Arome Arthes 65/100, Only The Brave 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Only The Brave and Arome Arthes smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Virginia Cedar.

Is Only The Brave or Arome Arthes better for summer or winter?

For summer, Only The Brave is the stronger pick. For winter, Arome Arthes is the stronger pick. Only The Brave suits daytime wear; Arome Arthes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Only The Brave and Arome Arthes?

Only The Brave has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Virginia Cedar and Coriander, a base of Amber, Leather, Benzoin and French labdanum. Arome Arthes has top notes of Plum, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Tuberose, Arum Lily, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Amber and Virginia Cedar.