Fragrance comparison

Only The Brave Iron Man vs Zipped Premier

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 71 ratings analysed

3 wins

Only The Brave Iron Man

Diesel

4.2458 votes

Rank #29,323 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%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 Iron Man takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Only The Brave Iron Man3/5

Zipped Premier2/5

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

Zipped PremierPerfumer's Workshop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 24%Had 29%Want 47%

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

47%Love

40%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

58 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityOnly The Brave Iron Man

SillageOnly The Brave Iron Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value97

Category winnerZipped PremierBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus88%

leather77%

woody65%

animalic53%

powdery42%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber and citrus

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

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 Iron Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer100

Fall63

Winter81

Day100

Night63

Spring100

Summer100

Fall43

Winter29

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,323

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,608

PerfumerPierre Negrin

Launched—

Reviews4

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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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 Iron Man or Zipped Premier?

Only The Brave Iron Man takes 3 of 5 categories. Only The Brave Iron Man is rated 4.24/5 from 58 votes; Zipped Premier is rated 4.38/5 from 13 votes. Choose Only The Brave Iron Man for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Zipped Premier for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Only The Brave Iron Man or Zipped Premier?

Only The Brave Iron Man lasts longest (Only The Brave Iron Man 65/100, Zipped Premier 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Only The Brave Iron Man or Zipped Premier?

Only The Brave Iron Man projects furthest (Only The Brave Iron Man 67/100, Zipped Premier 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Only The Brave Iron Man and Zipped Premier smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Coriander.

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

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

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

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. 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.