Fragrance comparison

Only The Brave Captain America vs Zipped Premier

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 62 ratings analysed

4 wins

Only The Brave Captain America

Diesel

4.3349 votes

Rank #29,771 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Zipped Premier

Perfumer's Workshop

4.3813 votes

Rank #30,608 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Only The Brave Captain America takes 4 of 5 categories.

Only The Brave Captain America
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zipped Premier
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Only The Brave Captain America4/5

Zipped Premier1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Only The Brave Captain AmericaDiesel

Zipped PremierPerfumer's Workshop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 33%Had 20%Want 47%

4.38/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 58%Had 15%Want 27%

Category winnerOnly The Brave Captain AmericaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

49 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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityOnly The Brave Captain America

SillageOnly The Brave Captain America

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value97

Category winnerZipped PremierBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus88%

leather77%

woody65%

aromatic53%

animalic42%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Amalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

Virginia CedarCorianderViolet

Base3 to 5 hours

LeatherAmberBenzoinStyraxFrench labdanum

Top

CorianderRed AppleAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

NutmegLavenderViolet

Base

AmberTonka BeanMuskWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Coriander and Violet. Durations are only published for Only The Brave Captain America, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall65

Winter42

Day100

Night57

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#29,771

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,608

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerOnly The Brave Captain AmericaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Only The Brave Captain America by Diesel is a fresh yet warm oriental woody fragrance built on bright citrus, powdery violet, and a resinous leather base. Released in 2011 as a limited edition collector flacon, this Eau de Toilette opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon and mandarin orange. The heart introduces eart…

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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 Captain America or Zipped Premier?

Only The Brave Captain America takes 4 of 5 categories. Only The Brave Captain America is rated 4.33/5 from 49 votes; Zipped Premier is rated 4.38/5 from 13 votes. Choose Only The Brave Captain America for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zipped Premier for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Only The Brave Captain America or Zipped Premier?

They last about the same: Only The Brave Captain America 61/100, Zipped Premier 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Only The Brave Captain America or Zipped Premier?

Projection is very close: Only The Brave Captain America 64/100, Zipped Premier 63/100 for sillage.

Do Only The Brave Captain America and Zipped Premier smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Coriander and Violet.

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

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

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

Only The Brave Captain America has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Coriander and Violet, a base of Leather, Amber, Benzoin 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.