Fragrance comparison

Only The Brave vs Obsidian

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 3,525 ratings analysed

Only The Brave

Diesel

3.873,520 votes

Rank #26,166 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Obsidian

Insider Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #36,947 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories.

Only The Brave
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Obsidian
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Only The Brave1/4

Obsidian3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Only The BraveDiesel

ObsidianInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 3,520 votes

Have 52%Had 37%Want 12%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillageObsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value94

Category winnerObsidianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus90%

leather80%

powdery70%

woody60%

animalic50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, woody and 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

Top

GeraniumCardamomNutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderLavender

Heart

AgarwoodVetiverIncenseOudMagnoliaVioletAmber

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Violet, Virginia Cedar and Coriander. Durations are only published for Only The Brave, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall64

Winter36

Day100

Night55

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

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#36,947

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Obsidian by Insider Parfums offers a bold, woody composition designed for those who appreciate intensity. This unisex scent centers on oud and vetiver, creating a dry and spicy profile that cuts through cold air. It remains firm on the skin for hours, making it a reliable choice for autumn evenings when you need a fra…

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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 Obsidian?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories. Only The Brave is rated 3.87/5 from 3,520 votes; Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Only The Brave for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Obsidian for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Only The Brave or Obsidian?

Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 90/100, Only The Brave 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Only The Brave or Obsidian?

Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 81/100, Only The Brave 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Only The Brave and Obsidian smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet, Virginia Cedar and Coriander.

Is Only The Brave or Obsidian better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Only The Brave and Obsidian?

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. Obsidian has top notes of Geranium, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Agarwood, Vetiver, Incense and Oud, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Musk.