Fragrance comparison

Only The Brave vs Only The Brave by Bunka

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 3,533 ratings analysed

5 wins

Only The Brave

Diesel

3.873,520 votes

Rank #26,166 AmberCitrus

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95%scent match

Very similar

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 The Brave takes 5 of 6 categories.

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

Only The Brave5/6

Only The Brave by Bunka1/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Only The BraveDiesel

Only The Brave by BunkaDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 3,520 votes

Have 52%Had 37%Want 12%

3.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 18%Had 15%Want 67%

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

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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityOnly The Brave

SillageOnly The Brave by Bunka

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value63

Category winnerOnly The BraveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus90%

leather80%

powdery70%

woody60%

animalic50%

amber100%

citrus90%

woody80%

leather70%

powdery60%

violet50%

Scent match95%Very similar · both amber, citrus and leather

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletCorianderVirginia Cedar

Base3 to 5 hours

AmberLeatherFrench labdanumStyraxBenzoin

Category winnerOnly The BraveLongest dry-down: 3 to 6 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall64

Winter36

Day100

Night55

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter33

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

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#58,670

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Olivier Polge, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews1

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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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 The Brave or Only The Brave by Bunka?

Only The Brave takes 5 of 6 categories. Only The Brave is rated 3.87/5 from 3,520 votes; Only The Brave by Bunka is rated 3.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Only The Brave for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Only The Brave by Bunka for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

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

Only The Brave lasts longest (Only The Brave 64/100, Only The Brave by Bunka 60/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Only The Brave by Bunka projects furthest (Only The Brave by Bunka 63/100, Only The Brave 55/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Very similar: a 95% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and leather accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Virginia Cedar.

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

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

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

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. 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.