Fragrance comparison

Only The Brave vs Zipped Premier

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 3,533 ratings analysed

Only The Brave

Diesel

3.873,520 votes

Rank #26,166 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
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zipped Premier
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Only The Brave2/5

Zipped Premier3/5

Ratings & consensus: Zipped Premier
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Only The Brave
Sillage & projection: Zipped Premier
Value for money: Zipped Premier
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

Zipped PremierPerfumer's Workshop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 3,520 votes

Have 52%Had 37%Want 12%

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

26%Love

51%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

3,520 votes

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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityOnly The Brave

SillageZipped Premier

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value97

Category winnerZipped PremierBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus90%

leather80%

powdery70%

woody60%

animalic50%

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Amalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

VioletVirginia CedarCoriander

Base3 to 6 hours

AmberLeatherBenzoinFrench labdanumStyrax

Top

CorianderRed AppleAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

NutmegLavenderViolet

Base

AmberTonka BeanMuskWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Violet 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall43

Winter29

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

Men67

Unisex33

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#30,608

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews4

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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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 or Zipped Premier?

Zipped Premier takes 3 of 5 categories. Only The Brave is rated 3.87/5 from 3,520 votes; Zipped Premier is rated 4.38/5 from 13 votes. Choose Only The Brave for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zipped Premier for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Only The Brave or Zipped Premier?

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

Which projects more, Only The Brave or Zipped Premier?

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

Do Only The Brave and Zipped Premier smell similar?

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

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

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

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

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. 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.