Fragrance comparison

Only The Brave Iron Man vs Obsidian

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 63 ratings analysed

Only The Brave Iron Man

Diesel

4.2458 votes

Rank #29,323 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%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 Iron Man
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, 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 Brave Iron Man1/4

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 Iron Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Only The Brave Iron ManDiesel

ObsidianInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 24%Had 29%Want 47%

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

47%Love

40%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

58 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillageObsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value94

Category winnerObsidianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus88%

leather77%

woody65%

animalic53%

powdery42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

Amalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

Virginia CedarVioletCoriander

Base3 to 6 hours

AmberLeatherStyraxBenzoinFrench labdanum

Top

GeraniumCardamomNutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderLavender

Heart

AgarwoodVetiverIncenseOudMagnoliaVioletAmber

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodBenzoinMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer100

Fall63

Winter81

Day100

Night63

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,323

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,947

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerOnly The Brave Iron ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Only The Brave Iron Man by Diesel brings a punchy citrus opening into a warm, resinous leather foundation. The fragrance kicks off with crisp Amalfi lemon and sweet mandarin orange, giving the opening an energetic brightness. Soon, floral violet and aromatic coriander weave into dry Virginia cedar, balancing the citru…

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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 Iron Man or Obsidian?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories. Only The Brave Iron Man is rated 4.24/5 from 58 votes; Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Only The Brave Iron Man for a amber and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, 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 Iron Man or Obsidian?

Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 90/100, Only The Brave Iron Man 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Only The Brave Iron Man or Obsidian?

Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 81/100, Only The Brave Iron Man 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Only The Brave Iron Man and Obsidian smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Virginia Cedar, Violet and Coriander.

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

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

What are the notes in Only The Brave Iron Man and Obsidian?

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